Medicare's coverage with evidence development: A policy-making tool in evolution

Journal of Oncology Practice

Volumn 3, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 296-301

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ARTICLE; EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE; HEALTH CARE COST; HEALTH CARE POLICY; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HEALTH INSURANCE; HUMAN; MEDICAL DECISION MAKING; MEDICAL PRACTICE; MEDICARE; PATIENT CARE; REIMBURSEMENT;

EID: 42549132302     PISSN: 15547477     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1200/JOP.0763501     Document Type: Article

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