The main problem of fee-for-service is that doctors have an incentive to:
A) overcharge the insurance company.
B) limit medical procedures.
C) decrease office hours.
D) have patients return for unnecessary visits.

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Fee-for-service rewards doctors for the quantity of procedures or visits rather than the quality of care. Therefore, doctors have an incentive to have patients return for unnecessary visits, which increases their reimbursement.

The Main Problem of Fee-For-Service Is That Doctors Have an Incentive