How would it respond to the virus?
It’s been many decades since there’s been anything resembling a free market in this country’s health care, other than things like Lasik.
[Update a few minutes later]
Speaking of (lack of) free markets, restaurants in Los Angeles are being shut down for selling groceries without a license.
Government seems determined to put business out of business.
In Texas Governor Abbott specifically issued executive orders allowing restaurants to sell wholesale food to the public provided the original package is intact. This helps resturants cut losses of excess inventory and helps consumers acquire foods that might not be in stock at retail or grocery outlets.
No reason California MUST follow the Texas example though. States’ rights and all.