During the Last Four Decades, the Share of Health-Care Expenditures

question 40

Multiple Choice

During the last four decades, the share of health-care expenditures paid for by third parties (either the government or insurance companies)

• A) has remained relatively constant.
• B) fell from approximately 60 percent in 1960 to 75 percent in recent years.
• C) increased from approximately 45 percent in 1960 to over 85 percent in recent years.
• D) declined during the 15 years following the passage of Medicare but has been increasing since 1980.

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