What Is the Main Reason for the Lack of Success

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason for the lack of success of health care cost control efforts in the U.S.?

• A)Malpractice lawsuits
• B)Cost shifting by providers
• C)Dislike of the practice by consumers
• D)Growth of technology

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Definitions:

Marginally Attached Workers

Individuals who are not in the labor force, desire and are available for work, and have looked for a job sometime in the past 12 months but not in the four weeks preceding the survey.

Part-Time Employed

Individuals who are employed in work situations where the number of hours worked is less than the standard full-time hours.

Labor Underutilization

A situation where the workforce is not being used to its fullest potential, including phenomena such as underemployment and unemployment.

Unemployed

Unemployed refers to individuals who are capable of working and actively seeking employment but are unable to find a job, a key measure in determining the health of an economy.