Which of the Following Is NOT a Contributing Factor to the High

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the high cost of health care?

• A) The increase of technological advances in medicine
• B) The high numbers of physicians who are specialists
• C) The decrease in the average length of hospital stays
• D) The profit-orientation of our system of medical care

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