Question

47 multiple choice 1 point a major attribute of contemporary healthcare that has not always been present is the rise in______. hospital utilization specialization consumerism group insurance plans 48 multiple choice 1 point which common geographic unit is often used for establishing market areas even though it is not always the most well - defined unit? division census tract area of dominant influence zip code

Explanation:

47

Consumerism in healthcare is a modern concept where patients act as consumers, demanding more choices and quality. Hospital utilization, specialization, and group insurance plans have historical roots. Hospital use has been common, medical specialization existed earlier (e.g., ancient physicians with specific skills), and group insurance has historical precedents (e.g., guild - based insurance). Consumerism's rise is more contemporary.

Zip codes are commonly used for market area establishment. Divisions are too broad. Census tracts are more about population data. Area of dominant influence is a more specific (and often well - defined) concept for market areas. Zip codes, while not always perfectly defined (e.g., overlapping delivery areas), are widely used in business for market segmentation due to their availability in data.

Answer:

consumerism

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