Which Is an Unintended Consequence of Government Caps on Medicare

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which is an unintended consequence of government caps on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements?

• A) Patients in these programs pay significantly more out-of-pocket than do insurance enrollees.
• B) It forces physicians and medical centers to raise prices for other procedures that are not covered by these programs.
• C) The price ceiling on medical procedures spills over to patients who are not program participants,enabling them to unconsciously reap the benefits of government price controls.
• D) The supply of health care increases,lowering prices for most consumers in the market.
• E) Since healthcare demand is very inelastic,the government price ceiling becomes nonbinding.

Understand the theoretical underpinnings of social comparison, conformity, and their implications for group behavior.

Understand the concept of conformity and how group pressure can shape individual behavior.

Identify and describe different roles within a group, including negative roles like shirking.

Analyze the effectiveness and impact of various leadership styles, including autocratic leadership, on group dynamics and member satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Supply Partnership

A long-term relationship between a buyer and a supplier characterized by mutual cooperation, shared risks, and investments to achieve joint value creation.

Mutually Beneficial Objectives

Objectives or goals set in a collaborative context that provide positive outcomes or advantages to all involved parties.

Ultimate Consumer

The end user of a product or service, who purchases it for personal use and not for resale or further processing.

Reciprocity

A mutual exchange of privileges or services between two parties where each benefits from the agreement.