Provider and Insurer Perspective
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چکیده
This executive summary of Senator Durenberger's remarks was prepared by Julie Snyder of the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs. The remarks were given in the context of a panel presentation moderated by Senator Durenberger, entitled "Provider and Insurer Perspective."
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 18 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1996