In Canada,the Primary Source of Funding for Hospitals and Health

question 24

Multiple Choice

In Canada,the primary source of funding for hospitals and health regions is a fixed,global budget transfer from the provincial or territorial government.What are the advantages of this approach to funding? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Global budgets grow at a different rate than demand.
• B) Autonomy to move resources.
• C) Wait times increase.
• D) Predictability.

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