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Re:The US spends more on healthcare for no gain says new rep... by refurb on Tuesday January 08, 2019 @12:23AM (#18853412)
Health insurers and providers negotiate payments for healthcare. They sit on the opposite side of the table - insurers want the lowest price and providers want the highest price.

The only benefit an insurer would have from a higher price is if they have a monopoly position - no other insurer. Otherwise the other insurers will pay less, charge a lower premium and grab all the customers.

Re:The US spends more on healthcare for no gain says new rep... by ddingus on Tuesday January 08, 2019 @01:56AM (#18853835)
That is what networks are for.

When choice is harder, they can play the price game better.