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The quote argues that healthcare costs become clearer and more manageable when the usual intermediary is removed. It suggests that both doctors and patients should have direct access to price information so they can make better decisions.
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Originally said in English.
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About Ben Carson
American neurosurgeon, academic, author, and government official
Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. is an American neurosurgeon, academic, author, and government official. He has served as the National Nutrition Advisor at the Department of Agriculture since 2025, and earlier served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. He is also known for a career in medicine and for work beyond it, including writing and public service. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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