In Order to Save Money, Medicaid Has

question 32

Multiple Choice

In order to save money, Medicaid has

• A)begun to utilize fee-for-service plans.
• B)begun to utilize HMOs.
• C)denied use of emergency room services for non-emergency care.
• D)begun to utilize HMOs and denied use of emergency room services for non-emergency care.

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Definitions:

Marginal Damage Cost

The additional cost incurred from producing one more unit of a good or service, which often relates to the negative externalities or damages caused by the increase in production.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total production cost that results from making one additional unit of a product.

Tradeable Pollution Permits

Tradable Pollution Permits are a market-based approach to controlling pollution by providing economic incentives for achieving reductions in the emissions of pollutants.

Government-Involved

Describes situations or sectors where the government plays a significant role in regulation, ownership, or provision of services.