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[–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Oh interesting, I'd be happy to be wrong on that. :)

I figured they'd factor the staffing costs into what they charge the insurance, so it'd be more profit due to a higher fixed costs, longer treatment and some fixed percentage profit margin.
The estate costs thing is unfortunately an avenue I hadn't considered. :/

I still think it would be better if we removed the profit incentive entirely, but I'm pleased if the two interests are aligned if we have to have both.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    Oh, absolutely. Absent a profit motive that pushes them toward what basically amounts to a protection scam, they're left with good old fashioned price gouging. Even if interests are aligned, it's still way more expensive than it should be. So yes, I agree that we should remove the profit incentive for healthcare.

    Sadly, I can't find the article. I'll keep an eye out for it, though. I'm pretty sure I linked to it somewhere but I'm too terminally online to figure out where.

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