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HMS, HAG EQ-Bank 87 MC

The ageing population will impact healthcare sustainability because:

  1. Older people prefer private health insurance over Medicare services
  2. There will be increased demand for healthcare services requiring more workforce and funding
  3. Prevention programs become less effective for people over 65 years
  4. Rural areas will have better access to healthcare than urban centres
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Increased demand from ageing population will result in higher costs and workforce needs.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Insurance preference doesn’t create sustainability challenges the increased demand does.
  • C is incorrect: Prevention programs remain important for all age groups including older adults.
  • D is incorrect: Rural areas face greater not better healthcare access challenges than urban centres.