What Are the Primary Reasons for the Ongoing Increase in Health

question 17

Multiple Choice

What are the primary reasons for the ongoing increase in health care costs in the United States? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Changes in population demographics
• B)Improved end-of-life care
• C)Ongoing research studies
• D)Periodic financial inflation
• E)Rising expectations by consumers
• F)Technologic advances

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