Founded in 1992,the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

question 18

Multiple Choice

Founded in 1992,the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has the responsibility for what actions? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Evaluating alternative treatments
• B)Distributing information to the public
• C)Coordinating and conducting research
• D)Removing defective products from the market
• E)Regulating third-party reimbursement

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