One person was complaining because his surgeon made over a thousand dollars an hour. He was asked if he would rather have a fifty dollar per hour surgeon. He said no. Some things are just worth what they cost. By trying to save every nickel, one sometimes ends up paying more and getting less.
Fads seems to start in California and progress to east coast.
Do you want company A, who has lower rates, but is unreliable. Or, do you want company B, who will give you a free toaster. Perhaps we will deregulate the military next. All troops can be downsized, and we can hire mercenaries on an as-needed basis. Bean counters will love it.