The majority of Medicare dollars go to which of the following?
A) nursing homes
B) hospitals
C) physicians
D) home health agencies
E) none of these

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According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in 2018, hospitals received the largest share of Medicare spending, accounting for 33% of total Medicare dollars. Physicians were the second largest recipient, accounting for 20% of Medicare spending, followed by skilled nursing facilities (11%), home health (8%), hospice (4%), and durable medical equipment (4%). Therefore, option B is the best choice.

The Majority of Medicare Dollars Go to Which of the Following