Which of the Following Reforms Could Help to Improve the Operation

question 450

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reforms could help to improve the operation and efficiency of health-care markets?

• A) equalizing the tax treatment of out-of-pocket medical expenses and the direct purchase of health insurance with that of health insurance purchased through an employer
• B) encouraging consumer use of health savings accounts and the direct payment of medical bills from the accounts
• C) encouraging the purchase of catastrophic health insurance and discouraging the purchase of policies with first-dollar coverage and small co-payments
• D) All of the reforms listed above could help to improve the situation.

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