Factors That Have Hampered the Increase in the Supply of Physicians

question 121

Multiple Choice

Factors that have hampered the increase in the supply of physicians in the U.S. include the following, except

• A)actions by doctors' unions, like the AMA.
• B)rising direct expenses for a medical degree.
• C)higher opportunity cost of medical education and training.
• D)rising incomes of physicians.

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