• rc__buggy
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    4 hours ago

    I think we need the power of the state behind it.

    • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
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      3 hours ago

      That would be nice, but I can’t see lobbyist allowing it. It state power really essential?

      Maybe s co-operative insurance company could fit inside the current framework without legislative change.

      (Obviously, I’m just spitballing here)

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        3 hours ago

        Yeah, it could fit in the current framework so I guess state power isn’t essential for creating it. State power is definitely essential to do things like negotiate drug pricing like Medicare does. We saw the power of that recently.

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          33 minutes ago

          The state certainly brings volume and that is leveraged for negotiations. There’s no way a new insurer could have that market share instantly.