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John doe has advanced cancer. the only treatment alternative left for him is a rare, highly experimental bone marrow transfusion with a 10% success rate. his insurance company refuses to authorize payment for the $200,000 procedure, arguing that the money could be better spent providing well-baby screening for 2,000 residents in the service area. what does this decision by the insurance company reflect?

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The answer is: "utility" .
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