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olgavictoria

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The escalation of health care costs is attributed primarily to
 
  a. medications c. new hospitals
  b. technology and edu-cation d. the aging population

Question 2

Trends in health care delivery have moved medical interventions into which of the following?
 
  a. Research centers c. Long-term care facilities
  b. Large hospitals d. Community-based settings


Koolkid240

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Much of the increase is related to the high cost of technology and the expense of educating and training personnel. While medications, new hospitals, and the aging population have contributed to cost, they are not the primary cause of cost escalation.

Answer to Question 2

D
Trends in health care delivery have moved medical interventions into community-based settings.


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