Eliminating Third-Party Payer Systems Is Most Likely to ________ the Quantity

question 56

Multiple Choice

Eliminating third-party payer systems is most likely to ________ the quantity of health care ________.

• A) increase; demanded
• B) decrease; demanded
• C) have no effect on; demanded
• D) increase; supplied

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.

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Behavior Therapies

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