Which Statement Explains Why the 2010 Health Care Reform Bill

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement explains why the 2010 health care reform bill contained no provision for a public insurance option?

• A)President Obama threatened to veto any bill containing public option provisions.
• B)Opinion polls showed that the public option was strongly opposed by most Americans.
• C)Bureaucrats in the Medicare system testified before Congress that a public option would be highly inefficient.
• D)Lobbyists for the health insurance industry were able to convince Congress to drop consideration of a public option.

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Definitions:

Hospice

An institution or program in which terminally ill patients receive palliative care to reduce suffering; family and friends of the dying are helped as well.

Pain Management

Medical strategies and treatments aimed at reducing, controlling, or eliminating pain.

Artificial Life-Support

A medical system designed to assist or replace vital bodily functions in critically ill patients.

Hospice Care

A form of compassionate care given to individuals nearing the end of life, focusing on comfort, quality of life, and family support.