Does universal comprehensive insurance encourage unnecessary use? Evidence from Manitoba says “no”
Many argue that “free” medical care leads to unnecessary use of health resources. Evidence suggests that user fees do discourage physician use, at least by those of low socioeconomic status. In this study, we compare health care utilization and health among socioeconomic groups to determine whether people of low socioeconomic status see physicians more than would be expected given their health status
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