What is area of healthcare has the highest percentage of the nation's healthcare dollar (2011)?
1. Physicians and clinics
2. Prescriptions
3. Hospital care
4. Nursing care facilities and continuing care retirement communities
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Explanation: 1. Physicians and clinics 20%
2. Prescriptions 10%
3. Hospital care 31%
4. Nursing care facilities and continuing care retirement communities 6%
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