Why has the U.S. government not moved to a single-payer system?
A. Drug companies complain that they would go bankrupt if such a plan were implemented.
B. It has been demonstrated that administrative costs would greatly increase.
C. It would be both very difficult and more expensive than our current approach.
D. The political influence held by those with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo has prevented movement toward a single-payer system.
ANS: D
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