The Federal Trade Commission staff has submitted a comment to the Texas Medical Board raising concerns that the board’s Proposed Rule § 193.13 could harm competition by impeding access to surgical and other health care services that require anesthesia or related services. The proposed rule would impose additional supervisory requirements on licensed, certified registered nurse […]
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FTC Staff: Proposed Health Care Legislation in Alabama Would Likely Foster and Protect Anticompetitive Arrangements That Harm Consumers
Federal Trade Commission staff submitted written comments opposing proposed legislation in Alabama that purports to immunize “authorities” formed by any public university operating a medical school in Alabama, and their collaborative activities “with all types of health care providers,” from the federal antitrust laws. The comments are in response to a request from Alabama State […]
FTC Staff Comment: Alaska Legislature Should Consider Potential Benefits to Consumers of Expanding Access to Telehealth Services
Federal Trade Commission staff submitted a comment, as public testimony, to the Alaska legislature on proposed legislation that would allow licensed Alaska physicians located out-of-state to provide telehealth services in the same manner as in-state physicians. The comment, submitted by staff of the FTC’s Office of Policy Planning, Bureau of Competition and Bureau of Economics, […]
FTC Staff: South Carolina Should Consider the Competitive Impact of Legislation Affecting Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Federal Trade Commission staff submitted written comments on the competitive impact of legislative proposals to modify the supervision requirements imposed on Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in South Carolina. The comments are in response to a request from South Carolina State Representative Jenny A. Horne. According to the comment by staff of the FTC’s Office […]
In Comments Submitted to Virginia and Tennessee Health Departments FTC Staff Offers Assistance in Evaluating Proposed Hospital Cooperation Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission staff submitted comments to the Virginia and Tennessee Departments of Health as the agencies promulgate proposed rules regarding hospital cooperation agreements in Virginia and Tennessee, respectively. The comments, submitted by staff of the FTC’s Office of Policy Planning, Bureau of Competition and Bureau of Economics in response to calls for public […]
FTC Staff Urges Minnesota Legislature to Weigh Benefits and Risks of Disclosing Terms of State Health Care Services Contracts
Federal Trade Commission staff has submitted comments to Minnesota state legislators Joe Hoppe and Melissa Hortman in response to their request for comment on the possible competitive effects of a recently enacted law that could make contract terms for the State of Minnesota’s health plans subject to public disclosure. The comment, submitted by staff of […]