> So the regulatory costs must be financed. Absolutely. Why does the "financing" in this case have to go through a hospital's purchasing department? The obviou

> So the regulatory costs must be financed. Absolutely. Why does the "financing" in this case have to go through a hospital's purchasing department? The obvious reason for why they charge such incredible amounts per unit is because they can. If there was any amount of competition or marketplace for it, it would be cheaper. There clearly isn't. Explain to me how this way of doing things is not holding the public hostage.