In the past decade there has been increasing discussion of the government's role as a health care insurer. Should the government play more of a significant role as an insurer? Currently the largest insurance type in the U.S. is employer based. Is there a real difference between members of society being at the mercy of their employer for coverage instead of at the mercy of the government?

In the past decade there has been increasing discussion of the government's role as a health care insurer. Should the government play more of a significant role as an insurer? Currently the largest insurance type in the U.S. is employer based. Is there a real difference between members of society being at the mercy of their employer for coverage instead of at the mercy of the government?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter17: Medical Coding

Section: Chapter Questions

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