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Provide two separate reasons why more money is spent per person for health care in the United States than in Britain.

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A discussion regarding two reasons why more money is spent for health care, per person, in the U.S. than in England. 208 words, 1 reference.

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One reason the U.S. spends more on health care per person is due to the prices of medical care and services. The two primary factors in this area are the "unit cost of medical goods and services and the amount of care delivered" (Regence, 2010, para 3). These seem to be the main drivers of health care costs and where the most money is spent.

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