Which of the following statements describes utilization trends in inpatient surgical procedures?
A) Inpatient surgical procedures have increased.
B) The decline in average length of stay is partially attributable to advances in technology.
C) Outpatient surgical procedures have decreased.
D) The average length of stay seems to have stabilized at about three days.

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The statement "The decline in average length of stay is partially attributable to advances in technology" accurately describes utilization trends in inpatient surgical procedures. The other statements are either incorrect (A and C) or incomplete (D).

Which of the Following Statements Describes Utilization Trends in Inpatient