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What is a problem for patients according to the text?
What is a problem for patients according to the text?
- Does not know what the total bill will be in advance
- Fluctuation in demand
- May not be able to afford direct costs (correct)
- Difficulty in getting paid
What is a problem for physicians and hospitals according to the text?
What is a problem for physicians and hospitals according to the text?
- Fluctuation in demand
- Difficulty in getting paid (correct)
- May not be able to afford direct costs
- Does not know what the total bill will be in advance
What does the text suggest about the health benefits received by people who become ill?
What does the text suggest about the health benefits received by people who become ill?
- They receive fewer health benefits than paid for
- They receive benefits in excess of the premium they pay (correct)
- They do not receive any health benefits
- They receive health benefits equal to the premium they pay
According to the text, what role do groups who use less health care play?
According to the text, what role do groups who use less health care play?
What does the symbol '≥' represent in the image source provided?
What does the symbol '≥' represent in the image source provided?
What is problematic for patients and physicians/hospitals respectively?
What is problematic for patients and physicians/hospitals respectively?
What are the implications for those who remain healthy according to the text?
What are the implications for those who remain healthy according to the text?
What are the implications for groups who use less health care according to the text?
What are the implications for groups who use less health care according to the text?