One Source of High Health Care Costs Is The

question 107

Multiple Choice

One source of high health care costs is the:

• A) relatively large fraction of health care expenditures paid directly by patients.
• B) relatively large fraction of health care expenditures paid by third-party payers.
• C) deficiency in the availability of hospital beds.
• D) deficiency in the availability of diagnostic tests.

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Definitions:

Bolt Thread Pitch

Describes the distance between threads on a bolt, important for the compatibility and strength of connections.

Metric Bolt

A type of bolt characterized by a pitch measured in millimeters, common in engineering and mechanics across the globe.

Diameter

The straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere, and representing the maximum distance between sides.

External Threads

Threads on the outside of a cylindrical surface, designed to fit into a corresponding part with internal threads.