Relating to the Economics in Practice on Page 386: the Oregon

question 86

Multiple Choice

Relating to the Economics in Practice on page 386: The Oregon study found that those persons enrolled in the Medicare expansion program had

• A) higher health care utilization.
• B) more medical debt.
• C) declines in the use of emergency rooms.
• D) less use of preventive care.

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Medical Practice

The profession and activities of those in the healthcare field, particularly physicians and surgeons, in diagnosing and treating patients.

Semi-Annual

Occurring twice a year or every six months.

National Task Force

A group formed by a government to address specific national issues or emergencies, often comprising experts from different fields.

Violence Against

The use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against another person, group, or community, resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment, or deprivation.