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Investigators from Brandeis University and the Department of Defense (DoD) reviewed health care utilization data of spouses and children of active duty US Army personnel to evaluate changes in utilization after their family member was deployed. Data from DoD medical records, reimbursement claims for care provided in civilian institutions, and pharmacy records were searched to determine the type and quantity of encounters for the families of US Army personnel deployed in fiscal year 2007. Health care utilization data in the 12 months prior to and 12 months after deployment were abstracted. Similar information was collected on a control group of spouses and children of active duty personnel who were not deployed. Changes in health care utilization in children and spouses …
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