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
A, B, C
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has the responsibility to evaluate treatments, distribute information, and conduct research. It has no power to remove defective products from the market or deal with insurance payments.
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