Which of the following best describes how the federal government tries

Which of the following best describes how the federal government tries to both encourage and support rural health clinics under the Community Health Centers (CHC) program?

a. Allowing tax deductions for charitable contributions to rural health clinics (RHCs)
b. Donating equipment and supplies to establish such clinics
c. Reimbursing both Medicare and Medicaid at a higher rate than otherwise
d. Requiring recipients to serve in a rural health clinic for 3 years in exchange for financial assistance while in school

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ANS: C
The CHC program, administered by the U.S. Public Health Service, benefits underserved areas and populations. RHCs are designed to improve access to primary care. As an incentive to rural communities to apply for RHCs, Medicare and Medicaid are reimbursed at a higher rate than usual.