> the problem with healthcare has to be insurance. It's a big part of the problem. For example, I believed that a certain medical procedure was in my best inte

> the problem with healthcare has to be insurance. It's a big part of the problem. For example, I believed that a certain medical procedure was in my best interests. I was told that insurance often doesn't cover the costs (i.e., the considered the procedure "elective." When I asked the price, I was told $700 – but if I forego insurance claims it's $400. And this was a super-reputable medical establishment. (Half of Silicon Valley probably uses it.)