They lead to higher taxes.

They reduce economic growth.

They increase the cost of living.

All of the above.

Higher health care costs lead to lower productivity.

Lower health care costs lead to higher productivity.

There is no relationship between health care costs and productivity.

The relationship between health care costs and productivity is complex and depends on a number of factors.

They are the largest component of the federal budget.

They are the second largest component of the federal budget.

They are the third largest component of the federal budget.

They are the fourth largest component of the federal budget.

They increase the cost of doing business.

They reduce the profitability of businesses.

They lead to job losses.

All of the above.

They can lead to financial hardship.

They can make it difficult to afford other necessities.

They can lead to bankruptcy.

All of the above.

The aging population.

The increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.

The rising cost of medical technology.

The administrative costs of health care.

All of the above.

Expanding access to health insurance.

Reforming the way health care is delivered.

Reducing the cost of prescription drugs.

All of the above.

The political difficulty of reforming the health care system.

The high cost of new medical technologies.

The aging population.

All of the above.

The government should regulate the health care industry.

The government should provide subsidies for health care.

The government should provide health care to all citizens.

All of the above.

Individuals should make healthy lifestyle choices.

Individuals should shop around for health care services.

Individuals should use generic drugs when possible.

All of the above.

Businesses should offer health insurance to their employees.

Businesses should promote healthy lifestyles among their employees.

Businesses should work with their health insurance providers to reduce costs.

All of the above.

Health care providers should use generic drugs when possible.

Health care providers should avoid unnecessary tests and procedures.

Health care providers should work with their patients to find affordable care options.

All of the above.

Health insurance companies should negotiate lower prices with health care providers.

Health insurance companies should offer a variety of health insurance plans to meet the needs of different consumers.

Health insurance companies should provide incentives for healthy lifestyles.

All of the above.

Technology can help to improve the efficiency of health care delivery.

Technology can help to reduce the cost of medical research.

Technology can help to develop new and more effective treatments for diseases.

All of the above.

Education can help people to make healthier lifestyle choices.

Education can help people to understand their health insurance options.

Education can help people to navigate the health care system.

All of the above.