The largest expenditure from the Medicare Part B budget has generally been for:
A) home health care.
B) skilled nursing care.
C) hospital care.
D) physician services.

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Medicare Part B primarily covers physician services, which includes medical appointments, tests, and treatments provided by doctors and other healthcare professionals. In recent years, physician services have accounted for around 40% of total Medicare Part B spending, making it the largest expenditure category. While home health, skilled nursing, and hospital care are also covered under Medicare Part B, they generally account for a smaller proportion of total spending. Therefore, D) physician services is the best choice.

The Largest Expenditure from the Medicare Part B Budget Has