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I really think you and the poster above are disagreeing a lot less than you think. The older post is being vague on the conspiracy and using an unnecessary amo
by munk-a 7y ago
I really think you and the poster above are disagreeing a lot less than you think. The older post is being vague on the conspiracy and using an unnecessary amount of hyperbole - but what you've stated is the actual source of the conflict of interest... Drugs aren't being sunsetted because they're ineffective but because they're unprofitable.
There are some pretty crazy effects from all the ridiculous players involved in this market with manufacturers plying clients with financial assistance, PBMs extorting manufacturers for rebates and providers over-billing everyone... the beautiful thing is this sunset effect is clear to see even through all that haze.
- mirimir 7y agoI guess. But my point is that it's all about money.
- mirimir 7y agoBelated edit. Medical care being about money is one issue, given the Hippocratic Oath. But it's possible to have medical care systems where economics drives good care. The US doesn't have that. As I said, there's a very similar situation in the US about child care and education. And really, it's about everyone who isn't effectively competing for resources.