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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Reorder Point

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