Couldnt the US Gov just use Medicare as a private health insurance option that runs not for profit and offers a lower cost than private insurers? It could then

Couldnt the US Gov just use Medicare as a private health insurance option that runs not for profit and offers a lower cost than private insurers? It could then negotiate low rates with pharma companies and hospitals on behalf of its customers and eventually justify tax assistance. That would essentially let the 'free market' stay in effect and be a shortcut past the lobbiests.