> Way more money and influence though. Bingo. 50 million poor people have less lobbying clout, ie dollars, than the medical or pharma industries. It’s no coin

> Way more money and influence though. Bingo. 50 million poor people have less lobbying clout, ie dollars, than the medical or pharma industries. It’s no coincidence that the ACA provided for money for insurance, without actually increasing the supply of actual medical care. Increasing insurance increases demand, provides a way for the existing industries to get paid, and overall raises the cost of care. Now had they had a lick of sense and simply spent the same amount of money on setting up clinics (ie supply side), you’d see a drop in prices as existing providers would have to compete with a lower cost option.