What authority, if any, should the medical profession have over insurance companies and / or the government dictating how often and at what price (reimbursement rate) procedures should be offered? Please state pros and cons for your position and support your recommendation with scholarly evidence.

What authority, if any, should the medical profession have over insurance companies and / or the government dictating how often and at what price (reimbursement rate) procedures should be offered? Please state pros and cons for your position and support your recommendation with scholarly evidence.