That can't be the reason. Not all states have CON, and they're not pure regulatory capture. From TFA: "Competition is a good thing except when one of the compe

That can't be the reason. Not all states have CON, and they're not pure regulatory capture. From TFA: "Competition is a good thing except when one of the competitors is free from the onus of being required to service everyone who walks through the door." "states that have repealed CON laws have had other consequences, including doctors over-prescribing services because they're being forced to maintain a bottom line." Also, other countries exist.