re: #808 Aceofwhat?

No, you’re going to shop around for a doctor that you like who will offer you services at a price that you like. Then you’ll stay with that doctor unless you find a big enough reason (price, service, or some combination) to leave.

It’s basic market behavior, not at all unlike finding a financial advisor.

Do you know anyone who shops for medical services on the basis of price?
Don’t folks usually choose their family physicians on the basis of a word of mouth recommendation from a family member, friend or colleague?
Don’t folks usually get referred to specialists for non-emergency matters by their family doctors?
And in emergency situations, don’t folks just get taken or go to the closest hospital?
So how much real independent choice is currently exercised by most patients? Somewhere close to zero, no?