A large financial grant was being offered to whichever health facility wanted to accept the responsibility for giving care to local vulnerable populations.Which of the following actions would most likely be taken by the local medical centers?
A) Agree to collaboratively apply for the funds in a cooperative proposal.
B) Individually compete eagerly for the additional funds now available.
C) Reach out enthusiastically to this previously underserved population group.
D) Strongly consider not applying, because this population will be expensive to treat.

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Many agencies do not wish to provide services to vulnerable populations.Vulnerable populations are more expensive to treat because they have multiple,cumulative risks and require special service delivery considerations (e.g.,to help overcome transportation problems or provide culturally competent care).Because of the major costs associated with providing care to this population and risks related to reimbursement,it would not be in the best interest of the agency to want to eagerly apply to provide care to this group.

A Large Financial Grant Was Being Offered to Whichever Health