Utilization and expenses of outpatient services among tuberculosis patients in three Chinese counties: an observational comparison study

• Main Authors: Xuan-Xuan Wang (Author), Jia-Ying Chen (Author), Hui Jiang (Author), An-Na Zhu (Author), Qian Long (Author), John S. Ji (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The China-Gates TB project Phase II implemented case-based payment reform in three Chinese counties in 2014, designed specifically for patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis (TB). This study aimed to examine the changes in utilization and expenses of outpatient services before and...