According to the 2015 AHRQ report on quality and disparities,

A. most Medicare patients have more than 13 doctor visits a year.
B. more than 50% of Medicare patient have six chronic conditions.
C. most Medicare patients have at least one minor surgery every year.
D. more than 67% of Medicare patients have at least two chronic conditions.
E. more than 14% of Medicare patients have three chronic conditions.


Answer: D

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