Some simple fixes that could be made with an Obamacare replacement that would protect the public from health service price gouging are discussed in the following links:

https://www.change.org/p/end-predatory-healthcare-pricing

http://reason.com/archives/2015/06/11/the-con-of-certificate-of-need-laws

The above problems with CON laws and Price Gouging could easily be eliminated; however, the healthcare industry (politicians, doctors, hospitals, and pharmaceuticals) vigorously oppose a system of competition and pricing equality. The only way politicians will stop protecting those profiting from the price gouging would be from reelection pressure. It is questionable that anything will change because of the misinformation from the industry, both healthcare and political, that is used to support their underlying power.

Why don't we elect politicians that represent the general public instead of their reelection coffers and special interests?