The state of Massachusetts has contracted out mental health care, prison health care, various highway maintenance functions, and operations of interstate highway rest stops, among many other functions. This is an example of

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Massachusetts has contracted out various functions to private companies, which falls under privatization. Patronage refers to the practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs. E-government refers to the use of technology to provide government services online. The merit system refers to the use of hiring and promotion based on qualifications and job performance.

The State of Massachusetts Has Contracted Out Mental Health Care