In order to control costs, Medicare has begun to
A. only care for those who cannot afford care themselves.
B. use prospective payments based on Diagnosis Related Groups.
C. let people choose HMOs and use prospective payments based on Diagnosis Related Groups.
D. let people choose HMOs.
Answer: C
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