According to conflict theory, the health care industry includes many groups, including doctors, lawyers, hospitals, insurance companies, banks, and real estate, among others. The industry can maintain the status quo because of the_____.

A. medical-industrial complex
B. social-industrial complex
C. neo-business complex
D. post-medical complex
E. paramedical complex


Answer: A

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