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Absolutely untrue as the only markets we see this in are ones which are heavily regulated. And we're not talking safety regulations, but regulations to shape th
by merpnderp 7y ago
Absolutely untrue as the only markets we see this in are ones which are heavily regulated. And we're not talking safety regulations, but regulations to shape the market, which is likely impossible to keep from being corrupt (easy to believe if you've ever met an actual human being). I'd bet 50% of states have explicit laws limiting the number of hospitals in areas to protect county/state hospitals from competition, leaving many urban areas without high quality care, and yet somehow, through some chain of conspiracy theories, capitalism is to blame.
- batty_alex 7y agoI recommend you look into the history of why these sorts of regulations exist. Start here: https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/149661 https://historynewsnetwork.org/article/149661 > which is likely impossible to keep from being corrupt (easy to believe if you've ever met an actual human being). Have you met any human beings? Try not to be so cynical, damn.
- SuperFerret 7y agoCapitalists write the laws.
- uoaei 7y agoI don't think anyone's talking about free markets, just private ones. Those laws exist because capitalist forces incentivize healthcare providers to limit competition.
- merpnderp 7y agoThat's not true. In a lot of places those laws were put in place to protect county hospitals from private competition.