Identify a true statement about health care for older adults in the United States.
A) ?Physicians are trained primarily in treating the young and are often less interested in serving older adults
B) ?Older adults who live in the community often face transportation difficulties in getting medical care.
C) The Medicare program does not set reimbursement limits on a variety of procedures for older adults.
D) ?The old-old, age 85 and over, are the smallest age group in the American society.
B
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A) ?Billing B) ?Public emergencies C) ?Informed consent D) ?Evaluation and research
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