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To: roamer_1
Any supposed system that is based upon the need for insurance is sure to ensconce, increase, and perpetuate the huge profit margins currently enjoyed by the insurance and health industry

I would imagine that the health insurance profit margins are relatively low compared to the rest of the economy. 5.5% is not the holy grail of capitalist profit margins.

52 posted on 10/18/2007 12:42:26 AM PDT by the808bass
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To: the808bass
I would imagine that the health insurance profit margins are relatively low compared to the rest of the economy. 5.5% is not the holy grail of capitalist profit margins.

I have not really looked at insurance market profits in the last few years, but they were running 80% margins during the last major hurricanes in FLA. I remember the figure because it really baked me that with a margin like that, they weaseled out of payment, asking the gvt to cover them or they would go bankrupt.

Even if I accept a 5.5% margin, surely there is a reason why all the health facilities are owned by insurance companies and pharmaceuticals.

56 posted on 10/18/2007 12:50:25 AM PDT by roamer_1 (Vote for FrudyMcRomson -Turn red states purple in 08!)
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