Which of the following statements best describes what happened to heal

Which of the following statements best describes what happened to health care providers during the Great Depression?

a. The amount of charity care greatly increased.
b. Both hospitals and physicians went bankrupt.
c. Government funding was legislated to assist those in need.
d. Public health greatly expanded to care for those in need.

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ANS: B
With 25% of the population out of work, the number of patients capable of paying their medical bills was reduced. Because public financing was limited, hospitals, physicians, and other providers went bankrupt. Because hospitals and physicians were going bankrupt, there was no way to increase charity care or services for those in need.