Which Statement Best Describes the Main Reasons for Increasing Costs

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the main reasons for increasing costs of the U.S. health-care system?

• A) cost of physician services and the SCHIP program
• B) major investments in medical research, fee hikes by hospitals, and government regulation
• C) growth in malpractice insurance, expansion of Medicaid, and excessive government involvement
• D) growing demand for services, high-administrative costs, and unregulated technology

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