[PGR88]

I don’t see anyway out of the present system,

So create a free-market system, where patients pay CASH and doctors have incentive to deal directly with patients. Let that grow up next to our present corrupted, insider, government-run crony system, In 10 years, people will then have real choice.

[Abby4116]

patients pay CASH and doctors have incentive to deal directly with patients.

The way it was 45-50 years ago. Health insurance plans paid for hospitalizations, necessary lab tests, etc. The patient, even with the top plans, paid for their doctor visits, shots, prescriptions, etc. Premiums were relatively low since the patient absorbed many of the expenses that people expect insurance to pay for today.

[Keyhopper]

Make the doctors and hospitals post their pricing on the Internet if you pay in cash.

[M-cubed]

So create a free-market system, where patients pay CASH and doctors have incentive to deal directly with patients. <<<

Do you mean..Let the “best” Doctors make the most money?

what a novel idea...