One of the Most Serious Weaknesses in the Medicare System

question 1

Multiple Choice

One of the most serious weaknesses in the Medicare system is that

• A) patients are not able to choose their own physicians.
• B) the definition of an episode of illness is too restrictive.
• C) it provides poor insurance coverage for unusually long hospital stays.
• D) patients must pay a deductible every time they enter the hospital.
• E) Part B is voluntary.

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Definitions:

Thermocouple

"A temperature-measuring device that utilizes two dissimilar metals for temperature measurement. As the junction of the two dissimilar metals is heated, a proportional voltage difference, which can be measured, is generated."

Source A

May refer to the original or primary input in data processing, programming, or electrical systems, distinguishing it from secondary sources.

Counter

A function in automation used to enumerate occurrences of a specific event, often implemented within PLCs for process control.

Pushbutton

A pushbutton is a simple switch mechanism for controlling some aspect of a machine or a process. They are typically found in industrial, computing, and consumer electronics contexts.