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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 49 MC

Australia's healthcare system operates through a mixed funding model. Which statement accurately describes this funding arrangement?

  1. All healthcare services are funded exclusively through private health insurance premiums
  2. Government provides Medicare funding while private insurers cover additional services and choice
  3. State governments are solely responsible for funding both public and private healthcare
  4. Healthcare funding relies entirely on out-of-pocket payments from individual patients
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Mixed model combines government Medicare funding with private insurance options.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Government provides significant funding through Medicare and public systems.
  • C is incorrect: Federal government plays major role through Medicare and PBS funding.
  • D is incorrect: Medicare and insurance systems reduce individual payment burden significantly.