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RCMultiple Choice

Maintaining a Safe Work Environment — Cumulative exam

Question 44 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

Health insurance is

Answer
A
an agreement between a patient and a healthcare provider, stating that the patient will pay for all medical expenses.
B
an agreement between a healthcare provider and a health insurance company, stating that the health insurance company will pay a portion of the provider’s medical expenses.
C
an agreement between a patient and a health insurance company, stating that the health insurance company will pay a portion of the patient’s medical expenses.
D
an agreement between a patient and a health care provider, stating that the health care provider will pay for all of the medical expenses.

Explanation

Health insurance is an agreement between a patient and an insurance company. Under the policy, the insurer pays some covered medical expenses, while the patient may still pay costs such as premiums, copayments, or deductibles. Therefore, choice C is correct.

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