Which of the following are methods for reimbursement for health care services in the United States? Select all that apply
a. universal health care c. publicly funded payers
b. private insurers d. direct payment by consumers
B, C, D
Reimbursement for health care services in the United States is obtained through four primary methods: 1) private insurers, 2) publicly funded payers, 3) direct payment by consumers, and 4) charitable entities. The United States is the only major industrialized country that does not have a universal health care plan.
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