Who primarily provides care for military personnel, their families, and veterans, as well as Native Americans?
a. Federal government
b. Local health departments
c. Regional health districts
d. State health departments
ANS: A
The federal government is responsible for the health care of specified populations including military personnel, their families, and veterans. The federal government also is responsible for health care for Native Americans. Local health departments and state health departments are not the primary provider of care for these populations. Regional health districts are not used to provide care for these populations.
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