The primary criticism that may truthfully be made of the Medicare program is that it
a. Does not meet the most serious medical needs of the population it serves.
b. Has inadequate controls on the amounts paid to health care providers.
c. Has not sufficiently reduced taxpayer cost.
d. Lacks adequate funding, and Medicare taxes continue to increase.
ANS: A
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