[aaronharder]

I would assume the best intentions for the vast majority of individuals working in the health system. But the economy of that system is one that favors treatment over cure/prevention. I'd like to believe that is a mistake of circumstance and not a design of human greed.

[SAI_Peregrinus]

Not entirely. Whichever company comes up with a cure first will gain nearly 100% of the market, and can charge a TON to insurance companies for it. It cuts off long term profits, but investors reward quarterly growth primarily.