Use the Following Information to Answer the Questions
a $\quad$

question 69

Essay

Use the following information to answer the Questions
A 17-member committee must elect one of four candidates: R, S, T, or W. See the preference schedule below. $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\text { Number of }$
$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\text { metnbers }$
$\begin{array}{lllll}&6&4&3&4\\\text { First choice } & \mathrm{R} & \mathrm{S} & \mathrm{T} & \mathrm{W} \\\text { Second choice } & \mathrm{S} & \mathrm{R} & \mathrm{S} & \mathrm{T} \\\text { Third choice } & \mathrm{T} & \mathrm{T} & \mathrm{R} & \mathrm{S} \\\text { Fourth choice } & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{W} & \mathrm{R}\end{array}$
-In a plurality runoff election, candidate S wins. What would happen if the four voters who prefer T insincerely voted for S instead? Is this in their best interests?

---

Definitions:

Health Plans

Insurance schemes or programs that provide coverage for medical services and support health care management.

HEDIS

The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set is a tool used by more than 90% of America's health plans to measure performance on important dimensions of care and service.

Managed Care Organization

A health insurance company that provides healthcare services to its members through a network of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers.

Health Maintenance

Activities and practices aimed at promoting wellness and preventing disease, through regular check-ups and healthy lifestyle choices.