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Balancing patient choice and restrictions: The ethics of preferred providers

Recent discussions in the healthcare industry have conflated distinct issues regarding preferred provider arrangements, leading to confusion about their ethical and practical implications. This article aims to weigh in on these distinctions and clarify the nuanced differences between recommendation-based guidance and coercive restrictions in these systems.
1/13/2025

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