Becker's Healthcare March 5, 2024
Kelly Gooch

President Joe Biden’s administration announced March 5 a task force focused on tackling “unfair and illegal pricing” in healthcare and other areas.

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission will co-chair the task force, according to a news release from the White House.

Members of the task force, including officials from the Justice Department, FTC and other federal agencies, will “strengthen interagency efforts to root out and stop illegal corporate behavior that hikes prices on American families through anti-competitive, unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent business practices,” the White House said.

...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, Pricing / Spending
PBM reform dropped in Congress' funding package
Trump's Picks for Top Health Jobs Not Just Team of Rivals but 'Team of Opponents'
Telehealth gets short extension, physician pay is cut in spending bill
From Book Burnings to Data Deletions: Safeguarding Health Info in the Digital Age
Congressional spending plan: What’s in it for healthcare, and what isn’t

Share This Article