One of the activities undertaken by hospitals to reduce their costs is
A)Renegotiating physicians' salaries
B)Outsourcing support services
C)Opening sick child care centers
D)Reducing ICU beds

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Outsourcing support services such as laundry, cleaning, and food service can reduce the hospital's labor costs and the need for maintaining large staff. This allows the hospital to focus on providing quality patient care, while also reducing their overhead expenses. Renegotiating physicians' salaries or reducing ICU beds can impact patient care and satisfaction levels, which may not be desirable for a hospital. Opening sick child care centers may not directly impact the hospital's costs.

One of the Activities Undertaken by Hospitals to Reduce Their