A. The Beveridge Model in the United Kingdom controls costs by having mostly physicians who are public employees. True or False B. The health care system in the U.S. and the Bismarck Model in Germany both rely mostly on private health plans for insurance coverage. True or False C. The health care system in the U.S. and the Bismarck Model in Germany both rely mostly on private physicians to deliver care. True or False D. The health care system in the U.S. has higher quality than the Beveridge system in the United Kingdom. True or False

A. The Beveridge Model in the United Kingdom controls costs by having mostly physicians who are public employees. True or False B. The health care system in the U.S. and the Bismarck Model in Germany both rely mostly on private health plans for insurance coverage. True or False C. The health care system in the U.S. and the Bismarck Model in Germany both rely mostly on private physicians to deliver care. True or False D. The health care system in the U.S. has higher quality than the Beveridge system in the United Kingdom. True or False

EBK HEALTH ECONOMICS AND POLICY

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337668279

Author:Henderson

Publisher:Henderson

Chapter1: U.s. Medical Care: An Uncertain Future

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