Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission, and Department of Health and Human Services Extend Comment Period on Public Inquiry into Impact of Corporate Ownership Trend in Health Care

Summary:

The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Department of Health and Human Services have extended the comment period for the Request for Information on Consolidation in Health Care Markets (RFI) by 30 days. The new deadline is June 5. The RFI aims to understand how health care mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions may decrease competition and impact patients' health, workers' safety, quality of care, and affordability. The agencies are seeking public comment on various types of health care transactions, including those involving direct or indirect providers, services, or products, with or without large dollar amounts. Comments can be submitted through Regulations.gov and will be posted publicly once received.