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2025/2026
Factors that contribute to escalating health care expenditures in the U.S. include (choose all that apply):
- correct answer ✔Technology
Chronic disease
The uninsured
The age group associated with the highest medical expenses is: - correct answer ✔Adults ages 65 and
older
Alternative methods for delivering primary care at a low cost include (choose all that apply): - correct
answer ✔Urgent care
Retail clinics
Health care spending can be slowed by:
Reducing unnecessary services
Reducing care of marginal value
Rationing resources
All of the above - correct answer ✔All of the above
Defensive medicine:
Results in increased health care expenditures
Is a practice to safeguard the provider against potential malpractice lawsuits
Involves additional testing or valuations that is of marginal value in the treatment and care of an
individual