Keckley Report March 11, 2024
Paul Keckley

Last week was significant for healthcare:

  • Tuesday, the, FTC, and DOJ announced creation of a task force focused on tackling “unfair and illegal pricing” in healthcare. The same day, HHS joined FTC and DOJ regulators in launching an investigation with the DOJ and FTC probing private equity’ investments in healthcare expressing concern these deals may generate profits for corporate investors at the expense of patients’ health, workers’ safety and affordable care.

  • Thursday’s State of the Union address by President Biden (SOTU) and the Republican response by Alabama Senator Katey Britt put the spotlight on women’s reproductive health, drug prices and healthcare affordability.

  • Friday, the Senate passed a $468 billion spending bill (75-22) that had passed in the...

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Topics: Congress / White House, Employer, Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, Insurance, Patient / Consumer, Provider
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