23. The U.S. healthcare system is the envy of the world in: a. Cancer survival rates b. Infant mortality c. Adult mortality d. Morbidity

24. During the pre-Medicare era, health expenditures were financed largely by: a. Federal government b. State government c. Private out-of-pocket d. Private health insurance

25. From 1967 to 1973, Medicare expenditures grew an average of 28.6% per year largely due to: a. Growing baby-boomer population b. Growing indigent population c. Increased supply of healthcare services d. Increased demand for healthcare services

26. Slower growth in health expenditures from 1993 to 2002 was largely attributable to: a. Businesses offering lower-premium healthcare plans with tightly controlled access b. Increased supply of healthcare services c. Decreased demand for healthcare services d. High-volume prescription medications turning generic