You Have Learned That Policymakers Have Delegated to Insurance Companies

question 14

Multiple Choice

You have learned that policymakers have delegated to insurance companies responsibility for drug coverage decisions and for price negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. What is this an example of?

• A)shifting the burden of difficult decision-making
• B)the permeability of Congress
• C)the power of organized interests
• D)addressing the fundamental ambiguity of American politics

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Definitions:

Cash Payments

Outflow of cash as a result of transactions, such as paying expenses, purchasing assets, or repaying debt.

Free Cash Flow

The amount of cash generated by a company’s operations after accounting for capital expenditures, available for dividends, debt repayment, or reinvestment.

Property, Plant, Equipment

Long-term tangible assets owned by a business, used in its operations and not intended for resale, such as buildings, machinery, and vehicles.

Operating Activities

Business activities directly related to the production and delivery of goods and services, impacting the operating income.