> Do you think (or the average person) knows enough to shop around? Do I think that education surrounding general health has diminished. I feel very strongly a

> Do you think (or the average person) knows enough to shop around? Do I think that education surrounding general health has diminished. I feel very strongly about this. There should not be as large of a chasm between my knowledge or ability to diagnose (i.e. is something serious enough to go to the doctor for) and the knowledge of a doctor/PA etc. But yes, the average person deals with market economics every day and they're certainly smart enough to make decisions there. > Lasik and plastic surgery So are office visits, annuals, screenings, minor procedures (think stitches to Tonsillectomy). I.e. the bulk of medical service.