The 'fake' price is due to the negotiation of reimbursement between major healthcare chains and insurers. The most regulated piece - Medicare - is the only piece where there's fairly transparent pricing.
> reimbursement between major healthcare chains and insurers
And why is this so prevalent? It's subject to huge subsidy and regulatory capture
> reimbursement between major healthcare chains and insurers
And why is this so prevalent? It's subject to huge subsidy and regulatory capture