Question

which of the following is not one of the features of our current medicare system? the physician determines the range and the extent of care necessary physicians bill the provincial insurer according to what services they have provided to each patient (i.e., on a fee - for - service basis) fee schedules (payment amounts) are negotiated between the provincial government and the provincial medical association the federal government regulates what services must be covered by all provincial plans

Explanation:

In the Medicare system, it is the provincial governments that have a significant role in determining what services are covered (within the broad principles set by the federal government through the Canada Health Act which sets criteria like universality, portability, etc., but not detailed service - by - service regulation). Physicians do determine care needs, bill on a fee - for - service basis, and fee schedules are negotiated between provincial governments and medical associations.

Answer:

The federal government regulates what services must be covered by all provincial plans.