Question 1(5 points)

The demand for health care was augmented by the characteristics of the U.S._______, which previously imposed no cost controls and promoted the diffusion of technology.

Question 1 options:

government

education system

health insurance system

economy

Question 2(5 points)

_______ is considered the driving force in a market economy.

Question 2 options:

Diffusion

Empowerment

Innovation

Intervention

Question 3(5 points)

Concerns over physician shortages have increased with the institution of the

Question 3 options:

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Balanced Budget Act.

Affordable Care Act

Occupational Health and Safety Act

Question 4(5 points)

Studies show that the rate of product development is greater in firms that have more contact with

Question 4 options:

outliers

nursing homes

private practices

academic institutions

Question 5(5 points)

_______ are permits that grant exclusive ownership rights over processes or products for a specified length of time.

Question 5 options:

Admissions

Patents

Premiums

Accreditations

Question 6(5 points)

What has been found to affect the rates of diffusion of new high-technology treatments?

Question 6 options:

Market structure

Economic incentives

Allocative efficiency

Benefit cost