Which of the Following Has Affected the Information Monopoly of the Health

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has affected the information monopoly of the health professions?

• A) The advent of Medicare and Medicaid
• B) Open sources of technical information (e.g., direct-to-consumer advertising)
• C) Utilization controls
• D) Coordination of care

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