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Original Research

Changes in hospital performance after implementation of pay-for-performance in Japan

Yusuke InoueNihon Fukushi University, Chiyoda, Nakaku, Nagoya, Japan
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Seungwon JeongNihon Fukushi University, Chiyoda, Nakaku, Nagoya, JapanCorrespondence[email protected]
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Katsunori KondoNihon Fukushi University, Chiyoda, Nakaku, Nagoya, Japan
Pages 17-23 | Published online: 20 Dec 2011

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