Utilization of Care Outside the Veterans Affairs Health Care System by US Veterans With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Many veterans enrolled in Veterans Affairs (VA) health care systems also receive care through other health care systems. Both VA and non‐VA health care use must therefore be considered when conducting research in this population. This study characterized dual‐care utilization in veterans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and explored associations with RA disease activity.

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