The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have teamed up to launch HealthyCompetition.gov, a user-friendly online platform designed to facilitate reporting of potentially unfair and anticompetitive practices within the healthcare sector.
- Purpose: HealthCompetition.gov addresses anticompetitive behaviors within healthcare markets. Its overarching goal is to foster a healthier competitive landscape that benefits patients, healthcare providers, payers, and workers.
- Reporting: The portal allows anyone to submit complaints about healthcare practices that raise concerns about competition. Staff from the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the FTC will initially review these complaints.
- Investigation: Complaints deemed significant under antitrust laws or falling within the purview of HHS authorities will be prioritized for further investigation by the appropriate agency. This may potentially lead to the initiation of a formal investigation.
- Privacy and Confidentiality: The privacy and confidentiality of information submitted through HealthyCompetition.gov, including personal details, are safeguarded by the DOJ Privacy Policy, DOJ Antitrust Division Confidentiality Policy Regarding Complainants, and FTC Privacy Policy.
This collaborative initiative promotes economic opportunity, fairness, and competitive healthcare markets. By reporting potential violations, individuals play a crucial role in ensuring quality choices and lower costs for healthcare coverage in the United States.
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