Chronic conditions such as diabetes,hypertension and arthritis accounted for more of Medicare growth than hospital based treatment of acute illness such as ______________.

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Chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis require ongoing treatment and management, leading to higher healthcare costs over time. Hospital-based treatment for acute illnesses such as stroke, cancer, and renal failure may lead to costly hospital stays but typically do not require ongoing, long-term management like chronic conditions do. Therefore, chronic conditions account for a larger proportion of Medicare growth. Option E is incorrect as it includes cancer and renal failure, which are acute illnesses and do not contribute as much to Medicare growth as chronic conditions.

Chronic Conditions Such as Diabetes,hypertension and Arthritis Accounted for More