Multiple Drug Cost Containment Policies In Michigan’s Medicaid Program Saved Money Overall, Although Some Increased Costs
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عنوان ژورنال: Health Affairs
سال: 2012
ISSN: 0278-2715,1544-5208
DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2011.0246