The hospital is promoting a healthy living program for its employees. On what part of cost containment is the hospital focusing?
a. Cost fairs
b. Cost management
c. Cost avoidance
d. Cost reduction
ANS: D
Healthy living programs, such as promotion of exercise activities, stocking of heart-wise foods in the cafeteria, and smoking cessation classes, may help keep workers healthy and thus reduce sick time, absenteeism, and health care costs.
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