Male patient talking to medical billing specialist

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Case study: an 83 year old male patient talking to the medical billing specialist in the primary practitioner's office about having to write a check for the cop-pay and how Medicare and medical insurance has gotten too complicated. He was reminiscing about the 1950's, when going to the doctor was simpler. He then asks you the following questions. What is your best response?

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Back in 1950, practically everyone had Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Everyone paid the same amount for the insurance. Why has that changed?

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