Author Question: MC In an economically disadvantaged city, many people receive their health care through charity ... (Read 28 times)

nummyann · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

MC In an economically disadvantaged city, many people receive their health care through charity systems that are set up by local physicians. This can contribute to rising health care costs by

A. Uncompensated care which can lead to cost shifting.
B. Increased use of technology in diagnostic tests.
C. Utilizing hospital beds.
D. Affecting the consumer price index.

Question 2

MC In an attempt for economic health reform, block grants are given to states to address health problems. An example of a good use of a block grant to a state would be

A. Opening statewide immunization centers to provide childhood immunization coverage.
B. Increasing Medicaid coverage for those meeting its qualifications.
C. Developing a research program to address causes of poverty.
D. Developing public education programs to address smoking.

katara · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A. Uncompensated care which can lead to cost shifting.

Answer to Question 2

A. Opening statewide immunization centers to provide childhood immunization coverage.