And, friend, if you believe that no price is put on human life by corporations, policy makers, any rational person responsible for the lives of others -- you seriously need to find out more about how the world works!
While I agree with this when it comes to high-level business decisions, I'd be curious to know if airlines put a 'price' on a human life when it comes to a diversion. From what I've read, companies like Medaire determine if a diversion is necessary based on condition and not cost, but I seriously do wonder if airlines have ever disregarded their contracted professional's advice to divert.