I want to welcome you to Neuro Talk. Much of what you say about the medical industry is true. On the other hand, I am alive do to medical care that I received. Several years ago I rode the RX Express to Canada to protest the high cost of medications in this country. I know first hand that our Government does not bargin with the drug companies for lower costs. Unlike the post following me, I could not get health insurance in this country either due to pre-existing conditions. The cost to save my life, did take what two generations saved for. I am a bit cynical regarding our health system, since it cost me my home as well.
I do not know what the answers are regarding the entire industry. I do think you could write a letter to the Consumer advocasy group out of California, who lobby extensively for good medical care. I keep up with this organization myself, as they try to find solutions to all these problems this country has.

You sound like you investigate Physics, which I also love. I know about heavy metals, and some of the latest things that are being researched.
My biggest compaint is that this world is capable of better conditions. If we would stop all the wars and grow up, perhaps we would get some place with the research and cures that are being worked on. My father also thought years ago, that some cures the medical industry didn't want us to know about. He accused the same thing. I think cancer patients should be allowed even the experimental medications in life and death situations. Heck with the FDA in that case, and all the cases in life threatening conditions. No doubt about it, there are things that go on that shouldn't. Try to lobby for change, and write to your Congressmen and Senators. Use your intelligence and work for change. Write to the AMA, voice your concerns. We all need the medical professionals in our lives. I am alive after all. I have to be grateful for that.
Change is not easy, and it isn't for the health care industry either. Keep up with research as you are doing, and voice your concerns to those who may listen. I try to do that too, but still give thanks that we do have the medical opportunities we have right here. Thank you for your honest opinions. We all need to listen to each other more. ginnie