The Factor That Has Most Helped Canada to Restrain the Costs

question 3

Multiple Choice

The factor that has most helped Canada to restrain the costs of health care is the

• A) sharp separation between ambulatory care and hospital doctors.
• B) use of utilization reviews.
• C) switch to a single-payer system.
• D) successful effort to restrain the number of doctors.
• E) closing of unnecessary hospital beds.

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Definitions:

Government Policies

Measures and regulations implemented by a government to influence economic, social, or administrative outcomes in the country.

Government Intervention

Actions taken by a government to influence or directly control economic activities, often to correct market failures or promote economic stability.

Promote Efficiency

To enhance the effectiveness and productivity with which resources are used, minimizing waste and maximizing output.

Foreign Competition

Competition that domestic companies face from abroad, from foreign companies offering the same or similar products or services.