Which of the Following Functions Are Responsibilities of the States

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions are responsibilities of the states? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Delegating power to localities and holding them accountable for results
• B) Creating managed health organizations to decrease state health care costs
• C) Establishing and managing local health departments
• D) Licensure of professional health care providers
• E) Overseeing all insurance programs
• F) Providing access to necessary health services

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