Healthcare is often seen as a cost center, yet a lesser-known fact is that hospitals typically mark up medicines by 200-400%, a strategy vital for their financial survival amidst slim margins from payer reimbursements and uncompensated care. Interestingly, this markup also subsidizes care for those unable to pay. This paradoxical role of healthcare institutions as both healing centers and shrewd businesses is a ballet of ethical and fiscal balance. What's your take on this complex dynamic within the health business? Share your insights!