According to the Text, the Main Culprit for the Rapid

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the main culprit for the rapid increase in medical expenditures is:

• A) changing preferences.
• B) the aging of the population.
• C) the rising cost of health insurance.
• D) anecdotes about doctors who induce patients to spend more on medical care than they really would prefer.
• E) the use of new and expensive medical technology.

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