MC In an economically disadvantaged city, many people receive their health care through charity systems that are set up by local physicians. This can contribute to rising health care costs by
A. Uncompensated care which can lead to cost shifting.
B. Increased use of technology in diagnostic tests.
C. Utilizing hospital beds.
D. Affecting the consumer price index.
A. Uncompensated care which can lead to cost shifting.
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