Which of the following statements describes wealth as an enabling factor of utilization?

A. The poor are not more likely to be admitted to a hospital or incur longer lengths of stay.
B. The wealth of patients influences the affordability of some very expensive treatment options usually not covered by insurance.
C. A usual source of care (USOC), all else constant, results in decreased utilization.
D. None of the above


Answer: B

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