Which of the Following Would Encourage Consumers to Economize on Their

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following would encourage consumers to economize on their use of healthcare and producers to provide it more efficiently?

• A) a reduction in out-of-pocket healthcare expenditures
• B) government subsidies that encourage people to purchase health insurance policies with first-dollar coverage and small co-payments
• C) Medicare reform that at least partially substituted defined benefits (funds that could be used to pay for healthcare or the purchase of insurance) for the present cost reimbursement system
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Intercarpal

Relating to the joints between the carpal bones of the wrist, which allow for the complex movements of the hand.

Intercarpal

Relating to the joints and areas between the carpal bones in the wrist.

Metacarpophalangeal Joint

Joints located between the metacarpal bones of the hand and the proximal phalanges of the fingers, allowing for flexion and extension movements.

Radiocarpal Joint

The joint formed between the radius bone of the forearm and the proximal set of carpal bones, allowing for wrist movement.