The Total Amount That the U

question 63

Multiple Choice

The total amount that the U.S. government spends to support a covered type of health care service under the Medicare system equals

• A) the per-unit subsidy provided to producers of that service times the quantity of the service demanded by consumers at a below-equilibrium out-of-pocket price of the service.
• B) the per-unit subsidy provided to producers of that service times the equilibrium quantity of the service demanded at the market clearing price that would arise in the absence of Medicare.
• C) the below-equilibrium, out-of-pocket price that consumers pay for the service times the quantity of the service provided by producers at that out-of-pocket price.
• D) the below-equilibrium, out-of-pocket price that consumers pay for the service times the quantity of the service demanded by consumers at that out-of-pocket price.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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