The second largest proportion of health care expenditures in Canada is related to physician remuneration. From the four models below, identify the predominant remuneration model that exists for physicians in Canada today.

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The fee-for-service model is the predominant remuneration model that exists for physicians in Canada today. This model pays physicians for each service they provide to a patient, incentivizing higher volumes of services performed. It is criticized for potentially over-treating patients and driving up health care costs.

The Second Largest Proportion of Health Care Expenditures in Canada