What percentage of Medicare dollars are thought to be expended on care provided in the last year of life?
1. A little less than 10%
2. More than 25%
3. At least 40%
4. Just under 60%
Correct Answer: 2
In the United States, it is estimated that more than 25% of Medicare dollars are expended for the last year of life.
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