On April 18, the Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department, and Department of Health and Human Services launched HealthyCompetition.gov, a new online portal for individuals to report potentially unfair and anticompetitive health care practices. The goal of this initiative is to provide consumers and workers with a way to voice their concerns about any illegal business practices that harm them.
HealthyCompetition.gov will serve as a crucial channel for these three agencies to hear from the public and identify any harmful behaviors in the healthcare industry. FTC Chair Lina Khan emphasized the importance of this portal, stating that it will allow individuals to speak out about any violations of antitrust laws or HHS authorities that they may encounter.
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to stopping monopolistic and anti-competitive practices that can negatively impact the delivery of health care services in America. He stressed that information gathered through HealthyCompetition.gov will be instrumental in identifying these harmful behaviors and taking action against them.
The FTC and Justice Department’s Antitrust Division will review complaints submitted through this portal and determine which agency should investigate further based on the level of concern raised by each complaint. This collaboration between federal agencies is essential in ensuring fair competition in the healthcare industry.
Overall, HealthyCompetition.gov represents an important step towards addressing anticompetitive behavior in healthcare, protecting consumers, workers, and ensuring equal access to high-quality care for all Americans.
