Which of the following has not been a major contributor to the growth of medical-care costs in the states over the past two decades?
a. The increased costs of hospitalization, which have risen faster than general inflation
b. The increased costs of prescription drugs, which have risen faster than general inflation
c. The rapid growth of Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) as providers of "managed" health care
d. The increased reliance on "third-party payers" of health care costs
c
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a. approximately equal to b. lighter than c. much heavier than d. nonexistent when compared to
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A. computer manufacturers. B. stock brokerage houses. C. jewelry importers. D. freight railroads.