Through the Medicaid program,the U.S.government is the primary provider of health insurance for the poor (although not all of the poor in need of health care insurance are able to participate in this program).In this situation,the government is

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The government is acting as a monopsonist, which means it is the only buyer of health insurance for the poor. By restricting the amount it is willing to pay for healthcare services, it can control overall costs. This is accomplished through price controls, which limit the amount providers can charge for services. Therefore, Choice A is the best answer.

Through the Medicaid Program,the U