MC The number of physicians in the United States nationwide is sufficient to meet health care needs, but this number has contributed to escalating health care costs due to
A. Increased numbers of uninsured citizens.
B. More expensive prescription medications being prescribed.
C. The higher number of specialists than generalists.
D. Decreased hospital beds nationwide.
C. The higher number of specialists than generalists.
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