Increased spending on low-value care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia

By sjmartinez • November 14, 2024

Rockwell MS, Vangala S, Rider J, Bortz B, Russell K, Dachary M, Walker L, Fendrick AM, Mafi JN. Increased spending on low-value care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia. Health Aff Sch. 2024 Oct 23;2(11):qxae133. doi: 10.1093/haschl/qxae133. PMID: 39525276; PMCID: PMC11549685.

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