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I would argue that it doesn't really help at all for most people, and is legitimately just a feel-good political sell for soundbites. Sure, I can shop around f
by Loughla 6y ago
I would argue that it doesn't really help at all for most people, and is legitimately just a feel-good political sell for soundbites.
Sure, I can shop around for my surgery, but what about emergencies? What about when they're in for the surgery I have scheduled, and end up doing something entirely different because they found something else? What about people who live where there is only one healthcare provider?
A menu of prices is fine to encourage choice at Hardee's versus McDonald's, but health care is a little different, I think.
- 542354234235 6y agoAlso, the idea that “market forces” can work in a situation where A. I cannot be an informed consumer and B. I cannot vote with my dollars. I cannot be an informed consumer because I am not a doctor. If a doctor determines I need X medication to live, then that’s what I need. I can’t google search my way to a medical degree. I cant vote with my dollars because I don’t want to die. If my medication costs $5 month, I’ll pay that. If it costs $500 I’ll find a way to pay for it. My life has infinite value so there is no bargain I am willing to strike where I end up dead.