One of the Most Difficult Challenges Faced by Hospitals Today

question 13

Multiple Choice

One of the most difficult challenges faced by hospitals today is the need to:

• A) continue expanding the number of services offered.
• B) control expenses while maintaining an acceptable patient occupancy rate.
• C) conduct medical research.
• D) find appropriate sites on which to build more hospitals.

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Definitions:

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