Wasteful Spending Occurs in Health Care as a Result of Third

question 56

True/False

Wasteful spending occurs in health care as a result of third party payments.

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Definitions:

Critical Health Literacy

involves the skills and knowledge that allow individuals to critically assess, understand, and use information to make informed decisions about health care, disease prevention, and health promotion.

Health Literacy

The ability to obtain, read, understand, and use healthcare information to make appropriate health decisions and follow instructions for treatment.

Health Literacy

The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.

Infectious Diseases

Illnesses caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, that can spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.