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Understanding the factors that affect the appropriateness of rheumatology referrals.

Eline M van den Broek-AltenburgAdam AtherlyNick CheneyTeresa Fama
Published in: BMC health services research (2021)
Given the projection of a severe shortage of rheumatologists in the near future, innovative strategies to decrease demand for rheumatology services may prove more fruitful than increasing the supply of rheumatologists. Innovative strategies to decrease demand for rheumatology services may prove more fruitful than increasing the supply of rheumatologists. These findings may apply to other specialties as well. This study is relevant for health care systems that are implementing value-based payment models aimed at reducing inappropriate care.
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