I don't know what the answer is, but excess capital always demands more. When starved, the markets will feed wherever they can. I will add my two cents, though

I don't know what the answer is, but excess capital always demands more. When starved, the markets will feed wherever they can. I will add my two cents, though. I think this is enabled by ACA and the drug companies are playing a dangerous game if they don't want to end up with Medicare-negotiated rates. Currently if you're uninsured or on a high-deductible plan you pay full price for drugs. If you've got a more traditional plan the insurance company and manufacturer play their typical monopoly money game. If you want more amo for the fire look into the price increases for EpiPen over the last few years.