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> Health care is the absolute prime example of a Veblen good

"Veblen Good: A good for which demand increases as the price increases, because of its exclusive nature and appeal as a status symbol."

I'm not following. Heart surgery demand is based on having a heart problem. Taking a step back, health care encompasses more than just picking a heart surgeon. Most practitioners won't tell you the dollar price of a service beforehand even if you ask. Standard behavior is to go see whoever is covered by your insurance.

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> Standard behavior is to go see whoever is covered by your insurance.

Standard behavior is to see the best provider covered by your insurance.

It's a small textual difference, but a massive actual difference (and what makes it a Veblen good).