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so if they put such a generous amount in, why isn't healthcare free then, like in Europe? if i have the flu and go to the doctor, even the medication they prescribe is subsidised, i pay max 6 bucks for everything
Insurance companies. Because of the way they operate, healthcare providers are forced to raise prices as high as possible so that they can actually afford to operate once the insurance companies negotiate the lowest price for care they can.
And then the insurance companies charge consumers high prices anyway and pocket the difference.