The _______ Suggests That Per Capita Variations in the Use

question 12

Multiple Choice

The _______ suggests that per capita variations in the use of medical care are due to variations in physician preference for particular medical procedures.

• A) physician practice hypothesis
• B) supplier-induced demand hypothesis
• C) enthusiasm hypothesis
• D) principal-agent hypothesis
• E) small area variation hypothesis

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Definitions:

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Expansion Projects

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