>If one argues in favor of "free market" solutions for healthcare, then one MUST argue in favor of pricing transparency. Indeed. And generally there is an enor

>If one argues in favor of "free market" solutions for healthcare, then one MUST argue in favor of pricing transparency. Indeed. And generally there is an enormous difference between "pro business" and "pro free market". In many cases they are the opposite. For example the information asymmetry you point out. Another is lack of enforcement of anti-trust. Heaven help consumers and employees who live in the wrong one.