Which of the following are some major differences in health care today,as compared with the first half of the 20th century?

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Since the 1980s,the United States has been in a period of limited resources,with an emphasis on containing costs,restricting growth in the health care industry,and reorganizing care delivery.Results have included shorter hospital stays and substitution of one set of personnel (such as nurse practitioners)for another set (physicians).Such trends are made more challenging by increased direct marketing to consumers.Also with increased knowledge has come increased education and specialization.Shorter hospital stays continue to occur so there is a focus on expanding care in the community,not in acute care hospitals.Containment of costs is a major focus; however,creation of new payment methods has not been part of this conversation.

Which of the Following Are Some Major Differences in Health