Which of the following describes why the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 was unsuccessful in its efforts to increase accessibility and acceptability, improve quality, and constrain rising costs?
a. A new president forced the legislation's repeal.
b. No federal financing was included to implement the law.
c. The federal government made no effort to enforce the law.
d. The law did not affect the current health care delivery system.
ANS: D
The 1974 Act was unsuccessful because it grandfathered in the entire health care system. In other words, nothing had to change.
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