Vertical Integration in Healthcare Systems: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

Afonso-Henriques CJ, Ferreiro-Seoane FJ, Reyes-Santias F

DOI: 10.1159/000553358
Published: 2026 Jul 2
Container: Portuguese journal of public health
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@article{allodium:10.1159/000553358,
  title = {Vertical Integration in Healthcare Systems: A Systematic Review of the Literature.},
  author = {Afonso-Henriques CJ and Ferreiro-Seoane FJ and Reyes-Santias F},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {Portuguese journal of public health},
  doi = {10.1159/000553358},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1159/000553358}
}

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TI  - Vertical Integration in Healthcare Systems: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
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AU  - Ferreiro-Seoane FJ
AU  - Reyes-Santias F
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DO  - 10.1159/000553358
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CJ, A., FJ, F., & F, R. (2026). Vertical Integration in Healthcare Systems: A Systematic Review of the Literature.. Portuguese journal of public health. https://doi.org/10.1159/000553358

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