The problem of asymmetric information is that Multiple Choice neither health care buyers nor providers are well-informed. health care providers are well-informed, but buyers are not. the outcomes of many complex medical procedures cannot be predicted. insurance companies are well-informed, but policy purchasers are not.

The problem of asymmetric information is that Multiple Choice neither health care buyers nor providers are well-informed. health care providers are well-informed, but buyers are not. the outcomes of many complex medical procedures cannot be predicted. insurance companies are well-informed, but policy purchasers are not.

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