subject: Medical School Costs - Supply & Demand Issues [print this page] Ultimately, in order for it to prevent from bankrupting the nation, health care will have to reach [near] commodity status. Supply will have to hit the market at such levels that consumers, not providers, set the final price. The best way to get to that point is another debate in and of itself, but a serious alteration needs to be made with the overall strategy. Let's understand that supply & demand is the overall problem, then we can focus on the right tactics.