What are the three primary reasons for the ongoing increase in health care costs in the United States? Select all that apply
A. Changes in population demographics
B. Improved end-of-life care
C. Ongoing research studies
D. Periodic financial inflation
E. Rising expectations by consumers
F. Technologic advances
ANS: A, D, F
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