One of the Central Questions That Society Must Answer Regarding

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Multiple Choice

One of the central questions that society must answer regarding medical care is:

• A) What is the optimal mix of medical care expenses?
• B) Should funding be increased?
• C) Should funding be tied to medical results?
• D) To what extent should funding be decreased?
• E) Should health insurance companies be abolished?

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