Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for the Increase

question 262

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the increase in health care costs?

• A) the aging of the population
• B) the implementation of new technologies
• C) the increase in third party payments
• D) the decrease in the fertility rate

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Definitions:

Auto

Short for automobile, referring to any self-propelled vehicle used for transportation on public roads.

Credit

The provision of resources (such as money, goods, or services) by one party to another, with the expectation that the second party will repay the first party at a later date.

Pledge

A promise or agreement to do something, often backed by an assurance in the form of property or rights as a security for the fulfillment of an obligation.

UCC

The Uniform Commercial Code is a collection of legal guidelines that regulate business dealings across the United States.