Those little blue pills for the elderly are much cheaper than medical care to prolong their lives.
You got that right.
Surgically remove a prostate gland = $30,000
Radiate a prostate gland (42 radiations) = $160,000
That's a $120,000 savings right there.
And if the patient is elderly, no treatment.
That will save $30,000
Pretty easy decision for a non-medical panel to make. -Tom