In the past, Apple has been able to handle this process of maturation by creating category-killing products in big existing markets.

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In other words the very process of maturation is a journey leading us beyond the innate selfishness we are all born with.

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Health care is finally maturing as an industry, and part of that maturation process is consolidation.

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