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Entitlement Program

Programs for people who have a federal right to benefits if eligibility criteria is met. Changes to the eligibility for these programs must be done through legislation and enrollment cannot be capped. Unlike discretionary funds, the federal government is required to spend the necessary funds for these programs

Vertical Integration

Control of a large portion of the supply chain for a product. As it applies to health care, companies might control insurance, hospitals, and clinics.