All of the following conditions have contributed to the increase in maternity-related health care costs except:
a. Early postpartum discharges.
b. Liability costs.
c. The use of high-tech equipment.
d. The cost of care for low-birth-weight (LBW) infants.
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A Early postpartum discharges have reduced costs.
B The liability costs of a litigious society contribute to higher health costs.
C High-tech equipment increases health costs.
D LBW or high risk infants increase health costs.
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