[kirrent]

Well, in my country, the government would laugh, and then only pay a standard amount.

[kalleboo]

I thought that was what medic(aid/are) in the US already pretty much did.

[ssambros]

And unless they pay enough no providers will do the procedure unless you somehow force them.

[ceejayoz]

Yes, which is why single-payer systems generally do a tiny bit of research, pick a reasonable amount, and pay that.

[BurningFrog]

Sure, but if you're the single possible payer, you can push that number down quite low.

[ssambros]

Which would require providers to cut as much corners as they possibly can to stay in business.

[slededit]

At the end of the day their revenue is dependent on throughput of people for their facility. If they gain a poor reputation relative to other providers they will lose. Quality of care would be the only thing they could compete on.