Strategic planning became prevalent in the health care industry as a result of:
a. Shifting of payments to the federal government
b. Reimbursement changes, which decreased competition
c. Increase in the use of high-cost technology
d. Construction of more hospitals
ANS: C
Increased use of high-cost technology was a response to the competitive environment and the greater acuity of care in acute care settings, tertiary settings, and homes.
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