Before 1965 most consumers and health care providers were not concerned about health care costs because
A. Insurance companies were losing money but had not yet organized.
B. Many employees had such low co-pays and deductibles that they felt they were receiving a real bargain.
C. Medical and hospital bills were paid by insurance reimbursement for employees who received insurance as a fringe benefit.
D. Physicians were having their reimbursements cut, but increased numbers of health care seekers insulated the physicians from financial loss.
ANS: C
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