Which of the following best describes one of the main problems in ensuring quality for health care in the United States?
A) Consumers believe American health care is high-quality and the best in the world.
B) Every hospital and health care agency has its own approach to data collection and documentation.
C) Finances are the basis of clinical decisions, not quality of care.
D) We all agree on what quality is but not on how best to measure it.

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Very little is known about quality of care in this country because a variety of definitions of quality are used and it is difficult to get comparable data from health care providers and agencies.All consumers,including private citizens,insurance companies,industry,and the federal government,are concerned about achieving the highest quality outcomes at the lowest possible cost.Consumers want more information about quality.Both consumers and providers have a vested interest in improving the quality of the health care system.

Which of the Following Best Describes One of the Main