What Is the Most Important Factor Leading to Rising Health

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the most important factor leading to rising health care costs in the United States since 1980?

• A)The increased use of expensive medical technology.
• B)The aging U.S.population.
• C)The increased cost of malpractice insurance for providers.
• D)Rising incomes for physicians.
• E)The rising cost of pharmaceutical drugs.

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