• Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
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        30 days 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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          30 days 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.

          • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world
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            30 days 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.