As a result of changes in health care delivery and funding,a current trend seen in the pediatric setting is

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One effect of managed care has been that pediatric health care delivery has shifted dramatically from the acute care setting to the ambulatory setting in order to provide more cost-efficient care.The number of hospital beds being used has decreased as more care is given in outpatient settings and in the home.The number of children living in poverty has increased over the past decade.One of the biggest changes in health care has been the growth of managed care.

As a Result of Changes in Health Care Delivery and Funding,a