What Problem May Still Exist Even If Changes Are Instituted

question 27

Multiple Choice

What problem may still exist even if changes are instituted to give quality and price information directly to the consumer?

• A) Hospital prices are not firmly established.
• B) Interpreting the data may be difficult to do.
• C) Quality outcomes are not available for specific institutions.
• D) This will shift additional costs to the consumer.

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