a. If the “medical arms race hypothesis” is true, then would we
expect to see higher quality hospitals in urban or rural areas?
Why?
b. If the “medical arms race hypothesis” is true, then would we
expect to see higher quality hospitals in areas with high rates of
insurance coverage or areas with low rates of insurance coverage?
Why?
c. Give an example for why a “medical arms race” could be bad
for (i) the economy, and (ii) patient health....