Why is it argued that the fee-for-service method of determining medical expenses/costs has contributed to rising health care costs?
a. It rewards health care providers who prescribe the most services.
b. Insurance companies must pay the full amount of services provided.
c. The practice of preventive health care is discouraged.
d. Too many people use health care services.
a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. In the fee-for-service method, the provider who charges the most makes the most money.
b. Incorrect. The terms of the insurance contract would determine the amount they pay.
c. Incorrect. Preventive health care is not the determining factor.
d. Incorrect. Too many people using health care services is not the determining factor.
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