Medicare Has Been the Focus of Many Proposed Reforms Over

question 127

Multiple Choice

Medicare has been the focus of many proposed reforms over the last several years because

• A) health care costs have risen more rapidly than the cost of other goods and services produced in the economy.
• B) nationalized health care systems are more efficient than private health care systems.
• C) cures for many major diseases are likely to be found in the next few years.
• D) government health care research has found that limiting access to doctors will increase the general health of the population.

---

Definitions:

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, involving the biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces that activate behavior.

Effort

The amount of physical or mental energy expended to achieve a task or goal.

Behaviors

Observable actions or reactions of individuals, often analyzed in psychology and organizational studies to understand human interactions.

KSA's

Abbreviation for Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; the attributes required to perform a job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying service, experience, or education.