The Effect of Cost Sharing on the Use of Chiropractic Services

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Paul G Shekelle · West Los Angeles College

William H. Rogers · Santa Paula Hospital

Joseph P. Newhouse · Santa Paula Hospital

Abstract

Chiropractic care is more sensitive to price than general medical care, outpatient medical care, or dental care, or and nearly as sensitive as outpatient mental health care. A substantial cross-price effect with medical care may exist.

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies Mental Health Treatment and Access Health, psychology, and well-being

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Published in: Medical Care

Volume 34, Issue 9, pp. 863-872

DOI: 10.1097/00005650-199609000-00001

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The Effect of Cost Sharing on the Use of Chiropractic Services

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