Which of the following statements best describes why the federal government has become involved in health care?
a. The states asked the federal level to become involved.
b. Because of rising costs to the states, the federal budget needed to be used to pay for necessary services.
c. The Constitution gives the federal government the power to promote the general welfare.
d. This step was necessary to standardize care on a national level.
ANS: C
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