Which Statement Best Summarizes the Author's View of the Value

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the author's view of the value received relative to the costs of care in the U.S.?

• A)The much higher health care costs in the United States do not appear to be justified by higher quality of care.
• B)The United States probably buys some extra amenities for its patients, such as more privacy in hospital rooms and nicer hospital lobbies.
• C)Some Americans are getting something for their money in cases where patients would wait longer for elective surgery in some other countries.
• D)During 2002-2003, of 19 countries, the United States had the highest level of deaths from conditions that could be successfully treated.

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