Why were health system agencies (HSAs) discontinued? (Select all that apply.)
a. Consumers were not interested and would not become involved.
b. People were afraid of federal control.
c. The states refused to continue to fund such efforts.
d. Nurses did not receive appropriate salary raises under HSAs.
e. President Reagan was philosophically opposed to limits on the free market.
f. Vested interest groups (AHA, AMA) opposed HSAs.
ANS: E, F
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