The Justice Department launched an anticompetitive regulations task force, aimed at identifying and eliminating federal and state regulations that hinder market competition — including in healthcare. The Antitrust Division will initiate a public inquiry into laws and regulations that have the greatest impact on American households — including healthcare laws and regulations that discourage doctors and hospitals from providing low-cost, high-quality healthcare and instead encourage overbilling and consolidation. These kinds of unnecessary anticompetitive regulations put affordable healthcare out of reach for millions of American families.
As a first step, the DOJ is seeking public comments through May 26 on specific laws and regulations that create the greatest barriers to competition, including those in healthcare, housing, transportation, agriculture, and energy at www.Regulations.gov. All concerned — including hospitals, health systems, healthcare practitioners, insurers, and consumer groups — are encouraged to submit feedback.
Justice Department Launches Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force
