.@Atul_Gawande The difference of course is that ERs are required by law to treat Medicaid patients, while other docs are not.
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@Atul_Gawande But now visits are covered by insurance, and people are paying into the system.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@Atul_Gawande With access to insurance it will become clearer how providers need to change delivery of#healthcare.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@Atul_Gawande So it increases the use of doctors?? Unbelievable!Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@Atul_Gawande are these changes transient? maybe an annual lottery (instead of one-time) may help reveal if behaviors change over time.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@Atul_Gawande: study: Having health insurance increases use of ER, as well as primary care and specialists. http://bit.ly/1kfml9i ”Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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