National health insurance programs:
A) can increase the use of health clinics over traditional village doctors, who often have no medical training.
B) are usually too costly for developing nations to implement.
C) have solved the problem of providing high-quality care in places like India.
D) are always less efficient than privatized programs.

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National health insurance programs can increase the use of health clinics over traditional village doctors, as these programs often provide coverage for formal healthcare facilities and providers. This can lead to more people seeking care from trained medical professionals rather than relying on untrained or informal providers. Option B is incorrect, as some developing nations have successfully implemented national health insurance programs, although cost can be a barrier. Option C is incorrect, as national health insurance programs may improve access to care but do not necessarily guarantee high-quality care. Option D is also incorrect, as the efficiency of national health insurance programs versus privatized programs can vary depending on factors such as the specific design and implementation of the programs.

National Health Insurance Programs