The Growth of Third-Party Payments Has Resulted in Higher Prices

question 509

Multiple Choice

The growth of third-party payments has resulted in higher prices for health-care services because

• A) the lower out-of-pocket cost for consumers has increased the demand for health-care services.
• B) consumers have less of an incentive to economize and shop for low-cost services when they pay a lower share of their bill.
• C) producers have less of an incentive to provide health-care services at a low price when consumers are not as cost conscious.
• D) All of the above are true.

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Direct Labor Budget

A financial plan that estimates the cost of direct labor required to meet production goals within a specific period.

Direct Labor Cost

The total cost of all labor directly involved in the production of goods or services, excluding indirect labor costs.

Labor Cost

The total expenses associated with employing labor, including wages, benefits, and taxes.

Cash Budget

A financial plan that estimates cash inflows and outflows over a certain period of time, often used for managing liquidity.