Many Americans complain about their health insurance, but some have it worse than others. That's because they live in a state where they don't have much choice when it comes to picking a health insurer. In Alabama, for instance, one insurer has a 94% share of the group insurance market. The lack of competition, economists argue, means that the health insurer doesn't have much of an incentive to provide good care.
When one insurer dominates the market, it leads to higher costs for consumers, lower compensation for doctors, and more headaches for people seeking care.
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