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Get Ready for Healthcare Conglomerates
The business case for healthcare conglomerates seems compelling, thanks to federal demonstration projects, accountable care organizations, and bundled payment initiatives.
Healthcare is not subject to normal market forces! Anything that you have to buy at any random moment in order not to die is not something to which a rational supply/demand calculus can apply. Check out "Penny Health Insurance" articles on how to reduce the cost of insurance.