In the interest of all, federal guidelines for pharmacies have been set up. Much money has been spent to adapt. Insurance has been increased even more because many states specify that various items be included in coverage. Malpractice suits have lead to excessive tests and increased costs for the consumer. All of these things can and do increase costs.
Intervention also affects the productivity of the system.
Government guidelines and mandations lessen competition. This would lessen incentive and ultimately the betterment of the industry. Obviously, health care is more efficient when the government is not involved. Leaving health care up to independent companies would increase competition and therefore produce better health care. It has been proven that the system actually takes care of itself.