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FTC Announces Proposed Rule Updating the Hart-Scott-Rodino Form and Instructions

[06/29/23]

Posted on June 29, 2023 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On June 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), in concurrence with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), announced plans to publish a 133-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Notice”) to amend and overhaul the Hart-Scott-Rodino Form and Instructions. The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, requires all persons contemplating... READ MORE

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FTC Launches Inquiry into Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Is This Time Different?

[06/15/22]

Posted on June 15, 2022 in Health Law News

Published by: Hall Render

On June 7, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it would launch an inquiry into the business practices of the nation’s six largest pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”). The inquiry will investigate the impact of vertically integrated PBMs on the access and affordability of prescription drugs. This news comes at a time when... READ MORE

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