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Re:Doctor Replied to Your Email. That'll Cost $25 by leereeves on Friday March 08, 2024 @12:28PM (#39643392)
If it were fully free market, there would be more competition. If it were fully socialized, the government would control prices.

Instead, our system is the worst* of both worlds. The government limits the supply to prevent competition, but allows those they've licensed to charge as much as they want.

*(That is, worst for patients; it's the best for profits)

Re:Doctor Replied to Your Email. That'll Cost $25 by beej71 on Friday March 08, 2024 @01:18PM (#39644079)
I don't believe there exists a possible free market for health insurance, just like with flood insurance or earthquake insurance. Adverse selection kills it.

Even if there were no insurance, I don't believe there exists a possible free market for expensive emergency medical procedures either.