Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes Organizations Devoted to Health

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes organizations devoted to health care technology assessment in the United States?

• A) Technology assessment is conducted by a patchwork of federal and state agencies, along with private industry.
• B) Private-sector assessment is not considered especially reliable because of the potential for conflict of interest.
• C) The federal government is almost entirely responsible for all assessment of health care technology.
• D) Over the past decade, individual states have been rapidly taking control of assessment from the federal government.

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Definitions:

Organization

An entity composed of multiple people, such as an institution or an association, that has a particular purpose.

Suppress Negative Emotions

The deliberate attempt to conceal or inhibit the expression of negative emotions such as anger, frustration, or sadness.

Job Satisfaction

The level of contentment employees feel about their work, which can affect their performance and commitment.

Descriptive Index

A statistical measure or indicator used to describe the characteristics of a specific group or population.