Which of the following factors have an effect on health care delivery?

Which of the following factors have an effect on health care delivery?

By the year 2020, it is estimated that the number of U.S. adults over the age of 65 will be more than 53 million. Computers, bedside charting, and the ability to store and retrieve large volumes of information in databases are common in healthcare organizations.
1. Increased use of complementary and alternative medicine.
2. More knowledgeable consumers.
3. Increase in the number of elderly.
4. Decrease in chronic disease.
5. Technological advances.
6. Economics.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2,3,5,6
Rationale 1: Though there is an increase in complementary and alternative medicine use, this does not affect how health care is delivered.
Rationale 2: With the improved availability of health-related information, consumers are more knowledgeable, and play an active in their health care.
Rationale 3: People over age 85 are projected to be the fastest-growing population in the United States.
Rationale 4: Chronic illness is prevalent in this group.
Rationale 5: Technology related to health care is rapidly increasing, and includes improved diagnostic procedures and equipment that permits early recognition of diseases.
Rationale 6: Inflation increases all costs, and paying for healthcare services is becoming a greater problem.