The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 plans to lower medical costs through the use of ____.

A. Accountable Care Organizations
B. rationing of treatments based on cost and effectiveness
C. annual decreases in reimbursements for healthcare services
D. financial incentives to individuals who adopt healthier lifestyles


Answer: A

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