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The goal is zero profit in health care.


Ridiculous, profit is what drives innovation. You think the billions of dollars a year that go into healthcare R&D comes from the goodness of people's hearts?


Where does a dentist then raise money to buy a new XRay machine?

Where do you find money if your top doctor wants a raise or threatens to leave for a competitor?


Profit != revenue.


Ok, but zero profit = zero flexibility on meeting unplanned expenses.




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