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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Analysis of Centralized Efficiency Improvement Practices in Australian Public Health Systems

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Pages 313-326 | Received 11 Aug 2023, Accepted 10 Nov 2023, Published online: 15 Nov 2023

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