[NetStrikeForce]

Cartel, like in a corrupt system, right? Maybe just what I've said?

If you can get in the healthcare industry in the US you'll be a genius. Or probably a criminal, there's no legal way to get out of the current status quo without government intervention.

I like the free market, but you're oversimplifying reality.

[brbsix]

There's another explanation (among many) for $n aspirin, that is to cover shortfalls from public health program reimbursements. It's a similar story with life flights. Not exactly a problem borne out of the private market, unless you're arguing that government intervention is corrupt?