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LaDunn

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on: Jul 12, 2018
Which of the following statements is NOT true about costs in the U.S. health care system?
 
  A) The U.S. spends more on health care than any other nation.
  B) Growing rates of obesity are pushing costs higher.
  C) New technologies are lowering costs.
  D) Overtreatment is an issue.

Question 2

What do preferred provider organizations (PPOs) and point of service (POS) plans have in common?
 
  A) Both provide service from in-network medical providers.
  B) Both are designed to coordinate a patient's care across various providers.
  C) Both provide care from networks of independent doctors and hospitals.
  D) Both allow patients to seek outside care but require patients to pay the extra cost.


chem1s3

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Reply #1 on: Jul 12, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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