Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to the high cost of health care?
A) The increase of technological advances in medicine
B) The high numbers of physicians who are specialists
C) The decrease in the average length of hospital stays
D) The profit-orientation of our system of medical care

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The decrease in the average length of hospital stays actually contributes to lowering the cost of health care by reducing the amount of time patients spend in the hospital and the associated expenses. The other options listed all contribute to the high cost of health care in various ways.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Contributing Factor to the High