Which of the following best summarizes what Medicare data reveal regarding variation in spending in different regions or communities, as discussed in the assigned video?

Which of the following best summarizes what Medicare data reveal regarding variation in spending in different regions or communities, as discussed in the assigned video?

Which of the following best summarizes what Medicare data reveal regarding variation in spending in different regions or communities, as discussed in the assigned video?
a)All of the other options are correct.
b)There are some communities that provide care for the average senior that costs approximately $11,000 per year less than other communities, and the care in the lower spending communities is just as good.
C)Unlike for private insurance, there is little to no variation in total spending to care for seniors around different parts of the country because Medicare sets the price it will pay for services.
D)There are some communities that provide care for the average senior that costs approximately $11,000 per year less than other communities, but the outcomes and quality of care in the lower spending communities is much poorer.

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