Consumers usually pay less than the total cost of medical treatment because
A) a third party, usually an insurance company, often pays most of the bill.
B) the federal government pays for most medical procedures.
C) competition forces doctors and hospitals to charge prices that do not cover their costs.
D) a third party, usually an employer, often pays most of the bill.
Answer: A
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