Why did the first Blue Cross plans cover only hospital care?
a. The AMA objected to the inclusion of physician services.
b. There was little demand for including other types of health care services.
c. Initial hospitalization was required in order to compensate a beneficiary for loss of income.
d. The Blue Cross commission determined that including other types of health care services would be unprofitable.
a
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What will be an ideal response?
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