Which of the Following Is True About Medicare Reimbursement Between

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about Medicare reimbursement between 2007 and 2017?

• A) Physician and hospital reimbursement increased faster than the rate of inflation.
• B) Physician services increased faster than the rate of inflation and hospital inpatient services increased slower than inflation.
• C) Physician services increased slower than the rate of inflation and hospital inpatient services increased faster than inflation.
• D) Physician and hospital reimbursement increased slower than the rate of inflation.

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