Why an MRI costs $1,080 in America and $280 in France

Re:Why an MRI costs $1,080 in America and $280 in France by ktizo on Sunday March 04, 2012 @10:14AM (#3662897)

Insured middle classes competing directly with the super-rich over a limited pool of medical professionals is probably the biggest culprit.

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Re:Why an MRI costs $1,080 in America and $280 in France by rhino42 on Sunday March 04, 2012 @01:35PM (#3663444)

I don't believe that is the case. Otherwise, we would see a shortage of care provided. Since everyone gets care, the competition with the super rich- if any- is vote driving prices

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Re:Why an MRI costs $1,080 in America and $280 in France by ktizo on Sunday March 04, 2012 @03:46PM (#3663926)

And you don't think you see a shortage of care provided?

[edit] And hang on a second. You say if any? Really? You think there is no competition for resources?

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