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What can health insurance companies do to minimize problems associated with asymmetric information such as adverse selection or moral​ hazard? To deal with asymmetric​ information

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insurance company can require policyholders to pay a coinsurance

Step-by-step explanation:

  • correct answer is insurance company can require policyholders to pay a coinsurance
  • symmetric information is exploited and it is also known as information failure, is when a transaction has more information than the other party.
  • Insurers may be required to make deductible payments to policyholders to deal with inaccurate information; Limiting coverage of pre-existing conditions; Or ask applicants to submit medical records

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