In which of the following ways have cost-containment issues affected the delivery of healthcare in the U.S.? Select all that apply
A) The U.S. healthcare system has been experiencing a financial crisis.
B) The cost of healthcare in the United States has decreased dramatically.
C) Short- and long-term results of cost-containment measures are undetermined.
D) Historically, payment for healthcare services encouraged the use of expensive services.
E) In the past, healthcare focused primarily on prevention of illnesses since it was covered by insurance.
F) Competition among hospitals has further fueled the increase in health costs.
A, C, D, F
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