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Managed Care Nursing

Category - Healthcare Management

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Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding chronic diseases?
  1. Chronic diseases can negatively affect a person’s ability to self-care.
  2. Approximately 80% of the senior population has at least one chronic disease.
  3. Less than 1% of healthcare dollars are spent on preventative healthcare.
  4. About 95% of healthcare spending by the senior population is related to chronic disease.
  5. About 50% of U.S. healthcare dollars are spent on treating chronic diseases.
Explanation
Answer: E - It is incorrect that about 50% of U.S. healthcare dollars are spent on treating chronic diseases.

Approximately 86% of U.S. healthcare dollars are spent on treating chronic diseases. Deaths from chronic disease account for 7 of 10 deaths according to the CDC. This information can help in the planning toward improvement of quality health care cost reduction. Many of the diseases can be prevented or treated and managed to reduce risks.
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