Which of the following would help to avert a healthcare crisis?
A) requiring employers to pick up 100 percent of the healthcare costs for their employees
B) discouraging medical savings accounts since these provide additional funds for medical care, and therefore, they are likely to drive up medical prices
C) discouraging the purchase of health insurance plans with small co-payments
D) structural changes that would increase the competitiveness of the health insurance and medical services markets

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Structural changes that increase competitiveness in the health insurance and medical services markets would incentivize providers to offer more affordable and higher quality care, while still allowing individuals to maintain their choice in healthcare options. This would also help to drive down costs and reduce the likelihood of a healthcare crisis. The other options, such as requiring employers to pick up all healthcare costs or discouraging medical savings accounts and small co-payments, may have negative unintended consequences and would not be as effective in addressing the root issues of the healthcare system.

Which of the Following Would Help to Avert a Healthcare