Which Is Not Reason for Escalating Health Care Costs in the United

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which is not reason for escalating health care costs in the United States?

• A)Increase in malpractice insurance
• B)Cross-subsidization of patients who cannot pay for health care or insurance
• C)Overuse of new technology
• D)Both (b) and (c) are correct.

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