Which of the Following Statements Is Most True About Hospitals

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most true about hospitals in the United States?

• A) Most community hospitals are in rural areas
• B) Most hospitals are part of larger healthcare systems
• C) Most hospitals are for-profit
• D) Most psychiatric hospitals are community hospitals

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