DOJ, HHS, and FTC Request Public Comment on Effects of Private Equity Transactions on Healthcare Providers
Highlights
A request by the DOJ, FTC and HHS for public comments solicits information related to the anticompetitive effects of private equity investment in healthcare
The information likely will be used to revise current laws to ensure certain private equity transactions need to be reported to the DOJ or FTC prior to closing
Comments are due May 6, 2024
Three federal agencies – the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division (DOJ), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) – have requested public input on the effects of transactions involving healthcare providers conducted by private equity funds or other alternative asset managers, health systems, or private payers. Comments are to be submitted by May 6, 2024, to regulations.gov.
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