The common refrain that we will improve healthcare by keeping the government away and relying on the free market ignores the fact that most people are unable to

The common refrain that we will improve healthcare by keeping the government away and relying on the free market ignores the fact that most people are unable to shop for healthcare. Consolidation, price obscurity and immediate need makes that impossible. Even if it were possible, will there be uniform methods for describing the services and total price of services so that people can shop around?