Lawmakers, advocacy groups say consumers’ health data at risk by Heather Landi Thursday, February 28, 2019 The information that consumers share online, including sensitive health data, is being collected and shared, often without consumers’ awareness.
Complaint to FTC accuses Facebook of health privacy violations by Heather Landi Wednesday, February 20, 2019 A complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission accuses Facebook of misleading its users regarding the private nature of closed Facebook groups and exposing users’ sensitive health data.
Court halts sham health plan that bilked $100M from consumers by Evan Sweeney Friday, November 2, 2018 Through a network of marketing sites, Simple Health Plans allegedly sold bogus insurance to consumers.
AMA urges FTC to monitor insulin pricing—roundup by Joanne Finnegan Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Concerned about rapidly rising insulin prices, the AMA has urged the FTC to monitor pricing and market competition to keep the drug affordable.
Lawmakers ask FTC to review impact of past PBM mergers by Evan Sweeney Monday, July 30, 2018 Leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee want the FTC to conduct a retrospective review of mergers among the three biggest PBMs.
Sister embezzles $570K from medical practice—roundup by Joanne Finnegan Thursday, June 21, 2018 A Colorado woman who stole more than $570,000 from her sister’s medical practice was sentenced to serve 90 days in jail and more news.
DaVita Medical, Optum deal held up by more FTC questions by Ron Shinkman Tuesday, March 20, 2018 The FTC wants more information on Optum's pending purchase of DaVita Medical.
Geisinger taps new CFO—finance roundup by Paige Minemyer Monday, March 5, 2018 The FTC will continue to pursue antitrust enforcement, plus more healthcare finance news.
DOJ may win task of reviewing CVS-Aetna deal by Leslie Small Thursday, December 7, 2017 The Department of Justice—not the Federal Trade Commission—is reportedly the top contender to review CVS’ proposed purchase of Aetna.
Advocate Health Care, Aurora Health Care may join forces by Paige Minemyer Tuesday, December 5, 2017 The deal, if approved, would create the 10th-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the country.
