Impact of alternative healthcare plans on out-of-hours help-seeking intentions in Switzerland

Impact of alternative healthcare plans on out-of-hours help-seeking intentions in Switzerland

INTRODUCTION In Switzerland, mandatory health insurance plans (standard) offer free access to secondary and emergency care. However, in return for a lower premium, individuals can choose alternative healthcare plans (HCPs), with either a general practitioner (GP) or a medical call centre...

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Main Authors:	Ellen Keizer, Linda Huibers, Morten Bondo Christensen, Oliver Senn
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2018-10-01
Series:	Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:	after-hours care emergency medicine help-seeking behaviour integrated care managed care programs out-of-hours medical care
Online Access:	https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2533

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