[car·tel /kär'tel/ noun an association of manufacturers or suppliers with the purpose of maintaining prices at a high level and restricting competition. I would say there is a medical industrial complex fitting the above definition as evidenced by the government wanting to reduce prices and the higher prices paid in the US verses other nations. I wish you the best and this discussion has no eternal significance so I give you the last word.
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