Employer-provided private health insurance in the United States has resulted in: A. incentives that encourage the overuse of health care. B. incentives that discourage the use of health care, and overall poorer health. C. lower costs of health care as providers better achieve economies of scale. D. comprehensive coverage of the U.S. population, with few lacking access to adequate health care.

Employer-provided private health insurance in the United States has resulted in: A. incentives that encourage the overuse of health care. B. incentives that discourage the use of health care, and overall poorer health. C. lower costs of health care as providers better achieve economies of scale. D. comprehensive coverage of the U.S. population, with few lacking access to adequate health care.

EBK HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337668279

Author:Henderson

Publisher:Henderson

Chapter7: The Market For Health Insurance

Section: Chapter Questions

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