What Are Some Possible Reasons for High and Rising Costs

question 135

Multiple Choice

What are some possible reasons for high and rising costs of health care?

• A) The use of sophisticated and high-priced equipment
• B) Medical personnel who command high earnings
• C) Innovative but costly treatment for some illnesses
• D) The increasing number and longevity of elderly people
• E) All of these

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