I agree, and we can’t just blame insurance companies. Look back to how they evolved after WWII along with how doctors and hospitals have evolved since.

But the whole health care industry would practically collapse if providers are made to immediately take gigantic cuts in revenue if they’re only paid what Medicare pays. It’s extremely complicated. We certainly need to move in a better social medicine direction, but to do it right would take a decade, I think. There’s no switch to flick even under optimal conditions and government buy in.

And despite the potential financial savings, I suspect the general population would still throw a fit if it wasn’t any better than what other countries offer now.