Which of the Following Led to the Development of the National

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following led to the development of the National Health Quality Improvement Act?

• A) A very famous movie and television star died as the result of a medical error.
• B) The number of malpractice claims had increased.
• C) Media such as films highlighted the reality of current medical care.
• D) Publicity about a few unfortunate cases caused consumers to become concerned.

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Explicit Cost

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Kitchen Equipment

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Implicit and Explicit Costs

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