Managed health care has led to significant changes in the health care delivery system. What effect has managed health care had on the hospital's patient population?
A) Patients are in the hospital for a longer period of time.
B) Pre-negotiated payment rates have remained unchanged.
C) Patients with high home care needs are being discharged into the community.
D) Use of ambulatory care has decreased.
Ans: C
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