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Title
Geographic variation in diagnosis frequency and risk of death among Medicare beneficiaries.
Authors
Welch, H Gilbert; Sharp, Sandra M; Gottlieb, Dan J; Skinner, Jonathan S; Wennberg, John E
Abstract
Because diagnosis is typically thought of as purely a patient attribute, it is considered a critical factor in risk-adjustment policies designed to reward efficient and high-quality care.