Find the sentence from the reading above that supports the statements below. Write E if you cannot find the information in the paragraph below:
A. Canadians are proud of their Medicare system, which was built on the idea that sophisticated health and medical treatment should be available to everyone. Although the system is publicly financed, services are delivered by the private sector. The federal government determines national standards, but provincial governments are responsible for providing, financing, and managing most health-related services. Health care benefits account for about one-third of all provincial expenditures. As Canadians have been living longer, the costs of the system have increased dramatically, leading many provincial governments to curtail benefits or increase social insurance taxes. During the 1990s, for example, many hospitals were closed, and user fees were increased or introduced for some services (e.g., drug prescriptions) as part of cost-cutting measures.
B. As Canadians have been living longer, the costs of the system have increased dramatically, leading many provincial governments to curtail benefits or increase social insurance taxes. During the 1990s, for example, many hospitals were closed, and user fees were increased or introduced for some services, such as drug prescriptions, as part of cost-cutting measures.
C. Despite these financial challenges, Canada's Medicare system continues to provide universal access to medically necessary hospital and physician services. Governments regularly introduce reforms aimed at improving efficiency, reducing wait times, and expanding access to primary and preventive health care. These efforts help ensure that Canadians continue to receive quality medical treatment regardless of their financial circumstances.
D. Canada's health care system continues to evolve in response to an aging population, advances in medical technology, and changing public health needs. Federal and provincial governments work together to maintain national standards while adapting policies to improve patient care, manage rising costs, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Medicare system.
Decide which paragraph, A to D, has the information given in each statement below. Select E if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.
Health care cost is a large spending for all provinces. 2.
Government has raised taxes to fund the healthcare system. 3.
Health care benefits have been improving in many provinces. 4.
The government is responsible for setting standards and financing the Medicare system. 5.
Canadians believe in the right to health care. 6.
Provinces are facing deficits due to rising health care costs. 7.