Asked by
Hannah Dodson
on Nov 27, 2024
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Health care in the United States is more expensive than in other developed nations because
A) Americans receive more care than do citizens of those other nations.
B) the United States has unusually high rates of malpractice lawsuits.
C) the US population is aging more quickly than that of those other nations.
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above
Malpractice Lawsuits
Legal actions initiated against healthcare providers for negligence or failure to meet accepted standards of care, resulting in harm to patients.
Aging Population
denotes an increase in the median age of a population due to declining birth rates and/or increasing life expectancy, posing various societal challenges.
Health Care
The maintenance or improvement of health via the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.
- Comprehend the elements that lead to increasing healthcare expenses in the United States.
- Analyze the differences in health care structures, funding, and expenses between the United States and other nations.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the elements that lead to increasing healthcare expenses in the United States.
- Analyze the differences in health care structures, funding, and expenses between the United States and other nations.