According to the Health Care Cost Institute, what percentage of our health care costs are spent on new technology?

A. 20 to 30%
B. 30 to 35%
C. 35 to 55%
D. 38 to 64%
E. 45 to 70%


D. 38 to 64%

New computer-aided diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and techniques generate about 38 to 64% of increased health care costs. Duplication of expensive technology also adds to the cost.

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