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Evaluate the reasons for the change in U.S. health care from primarily an inpatient setting to an outpatient setting. What types of services have been expanded with this change? Consider community and public health in your answer, as well as other services.

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Problem: Evaluate the reasons for the change in U.S. health care from primarily an inpatient setting to an outpatient setting. What types of services have been expanded with this change? Consider community and public health in your answer, as well as other services.

The reasons for the change have been the aging population wherein many ...

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