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Overview of Antitrust Laws in Healthcare

Learn about United States laws targeting anticompetitive conduct.

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At one time, it wasn’t clear whether antitrust laws applied to the healthcare industry. Today, antitrust laws play a significant role in how healthcare entities are structured. The Sherman Act, the Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission Act are key federal antitrust laws that impact the healthcare industry. The US Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission enforce these laws. States also have and enforce their own antitrust laws.

There’s a common saying that antitrust laws...

Lessons

    • 1. Welcome
    • Welcome to Healthcare Law
    2. Health Insurance
    3. The Structure of Healthcare Entities
    • The Professional Workforce
    • Forming a Healthcare Entity
    • Fiduciary Duties at Healthcare Entities
    • Tax-Exempt Status
    • Joint Ventures and Tax-Exempt Status
    4. Fraud and Abuse in Healthcare
    5. Antitrust Issues in Healthcare
    • Overview of Antitrust Laws in Healthcare
    • Mergers and Acquisitions in Healthcare
    • Working with Competitors
    • Payers with Market Power
    6. Tort Liability of Healthcare Entities
    • The Physician-Patient Relationship
    • Physician Duties Regarding Information
    • Physician Duties Regarding Clinical Care
    • Hospital and Health Plan Liability
    7. Recurring Legal Issues in Patient Care
    8. Public Health Law