Which of the following financed the largest share of health care spending in the U.S. in 2017?

A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) copayments and deductions paid by patients
D) military and other public insurance (excl. Medicare and Medicaid)

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Medicare financed the largest share of health care spending in the U.S. in 2017, reflecting the significant role it plays in providing health coverage to Americans aged 65 and older, as well as to younger individuals with certain disabilities.

Which of the following financed the largest share of health care spending in the U.S. in 2017?

A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) copayments and deductions paid by patients
D) military and other public insurance (excl. Medicare and Medicaid)

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Which of the following financed the largest share of health care spending in the U.S. in 2017?A) MedicareB) MedicaidC) copayments and deductions paid by patientsD) military and other public insurance (excl. Medicare and Medicaid)

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Which of the following financed the largest share of health care spending in the U.S. in 2017?

A) Medicare
B) Medicaid
C) copayments and deductions paid by patients
D) military and other public insurance (excl. Medicare and Medicaid)