FTC/anti-trust – Healthy Skeptic

Mar 07 2011

Bloomberg

By Kevin Roche Headlines No Comments

A Republican member of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, urged the Obama administration to clarify a centerpiece of the new health-care law that raises antitrust issues.

Feb 10 2011

New York Times

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The new health care law encourages collaboration by doctors and hospitals for cost savings, but a split has developed here as to just how far they can go without running afoul of antitrust laws.

Dec 10 2010

HealthLeaders Media

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The Senate and House have each passed a bill that changes the Red Flags Rule’s definition of “creditor” and relieves doctors of complying with the Federal Trade Commission’s identity theft prevention law.

Oct 06 2010

Kaiser Health News

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The FTC told a meeting of 300 health industry representatives the agency would explore an “expedited review process” for hospitals and doctors looking to determine if new partnerships they form to provide care would violate antitrust laws.