Becker's Healthcare August 9, 2024
From her time as California’s attorney general, Vice President Kamala Harris became known for her stance against healthcare consolidation. Hospitals, physician groups and payers looking to merge could face an uphill battle if she wins the presidential election in November.
Under the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice took an aggressive stance on healthcare mergers, according to an Aug. 5 article in Medical News. During his first year in office, President Biden signed an executive order aimed at intensifying antitrust enforcement across numerous industries, including healthcare.
“What Harris could do is set the tone that she is going to continue this laser focus on competition and health care prices,” said Katie Gudiksen, a senior...
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