Which of the Following Has Been Used to Control Costs

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been used to control costs in one or more health care systems described in this textbook?

• A) relying only on the government (rather than private insurers) to cover individuals' health care costs
• B) establishing government control over hospital budgets
• C) restricting doctors to salaried practices
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Nelson Rockefeller

An American businessman and politician who served as the 41st Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford and was the 49th Governor of New York.

Richard M. Nixon

37th President of the United States, known for his involvement in the Watergate scandal and eventual resignation.

Panama Canal

A significant engineering project completed in 1914, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and significantly impacting global trade routes.

Spiro Agnew

The 39th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Richard Nixon, and known for his resignation due to accusations of bribery and tax fraud.