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FTC Releases Agenda for Virtual Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission has released the agenda for Private Capital, Public Impact: An FTC Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care, a virtual workshop on March 5, 2024, examining the role of private equity investment in health care markets.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission has released the agenda for Private Capital, Public Impact: An FTC Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care, a virtual workshop on March 5, 2024, examining the role of private equity investment in health care markets.
  • The event will examine private equity’s impact on health care and include a presentation and several panel discussions featuring government officials, academics, economists, practitioners, and members of the public.
  • The workshop will be livestreamed on the FTC’s website and will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

FTC Hosts March 5 Virtual Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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|WHAT:||The Federal Trade Commission is hosting Private Capital, Public Impact: An FTC Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care, a virtual workshop examining the role of private equity investment in health care markets.|

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  • |WHAT:||The Federal Trade Commission is hosting Private Capital, Public Impact: An FTC Workshop on Private Equity in Health Care, a virtual workshop examining the role of private equity investment in health care markets.|
    |WHEN:||Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET|
    |WHERE:||The event is free and will be held online.
  • |TWITTER/X:||Follow the discussion using the hashtag #PEHealthCareFTC.|
    The Federal Trade Commission develops policy initiatives on issues that affect competition, consumers, and the U.S. economy.
  • The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize.
  • Follow the FTC on social media, read consumer alerts and the business blog, and sign up to get the latest FTC news and alerts.

Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services Launch Cross-Government Inquiry on Impact of Corporate Greed in Health Care

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly launched a cross-government public inquiry into private-equity and other corporations’ increasing control over health care.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly launched a cross-government public inquiry into private-equity and other corporations’ increasing control over health care.
  • Private equity firms and other corporate owners are increasingly involved in health care system transactions, and, at times, those transactions may lead to a maximizing of profits at the expense of quality care.
  • The cross-government inquiry seeks to understand how certain health care market transactions may increase consolidation and generate profits for firms while threatening patients’ health, workers’ safety, quality of care, and affordable health care for patients and taxpayers.
  • The RFI also requests information on transactions that would not be reported to the Justice Department or FTC for antitrust review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.
  • “This RFI will enable the agencies to accurately understand the modern market realities of the health care industry and forcefully enforce the law against unlawful deals.

FTC and DOJ File Comment with the U.S. Copyright Office Supporting Renewal and Expansion of Exemptions Facilitating Consumers’ and Businesses’ Right to Repair Their Own Products

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Copyright Office to advocate for regulations that would facilitate consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.

Key Points: 
  • Copyright Office to advocate for regulations that would facilitate consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.
  • Promoting competition in repair markets benefits consumers and businesses by making it easier and cheaper to fix things they own.
  • Expanding repair exemptions can also remove barriers that limit the ability of independent service providers—including small businesses and entrepreneurs—to provide repair services.
  • In their joint comment, the FTC and DOJ expressed support for renewing, expanding, and adding some specific DMCA exemptions.

Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services Launch Cross-Government Inquiry on Impact of Corporate Greed in Health Care

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly launched a cross-government public inquiry into private-equity and other corporations’ increasing control over health care.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly launched a cross-government public inquiry into private-equity and other corporations’ increasing control over health care.
  • Private equity firms and other corporate owners are increasingly involved in health care system transactions, and, at times, those transactions may lead to a maximizing of profits at the expense of quality care.
  • The cross-government inquiry seeks to understand how certain health care market transactions may increase consolidation and generate profits for firms while threatening patients’ health, workers’ safety, quality of care, and affordable health care for patients and taxpayers.
  • The RFI also requests information on transactions that would not be reported to the Justice Department or FTC for antitrust review under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act.
  • “This RFI will enable the agencies to accurately understand the modern market realities of the health care industry and forcefully enforce the law against unlawful deals.

FTC and DOJ File Comment with the U.S. Copyright Office Supporting Renewal and Expansion of Exemptions Facilitating Consumers’ and Businesses’ Right to Repair Their Own Products

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Copyright Office to advocate for regulations that would facilitate consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.

Key Points: 
  • Copyright Office to advocate for regulations that would facilitate consumers’ and businesses’ right to repair their own products.
  • Promoting competition in repair markets benefits consumers and businesses by making it easier and cheaper to fix things they own.
  • Expanding repair exemptions can also remove barriers that limit the ability of independent service providers—including small businesses and entrepreneurs—to provide repair services.
  • In their joint comment, the FTC and DOJ expressed support for renewing, expanding, and adding some specific DMCA exemptions.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against iRhythm, Hut 8, and Amplitude and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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The Company’s principal product is a monitoring patch that provides electrocardiogram (“ECG”) monitoring for up to 14 days, called Zio XT.

Key Points: 
  • The Company’s principal product is a monitoring patch that provides electrocardiogram (“ECG”) monitoring for up to 14 days, called Zio XT.
  • The Zio XT is intended for non-critical patients, as it does not provide real-time reporting.
  • These types of heart monitors that are approved for high-risk patients and provide near real-time alerts are also referred to as “real-time” monitors.
  • As a result of these misrepresentations, the price of iRhythm common stock traded at artificially inflated prices throughout the Class Period.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Calavo Growers, Inc. - CVGW

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Calavo Growers, Inc. (“Calavo” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CVGW).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Calavo Growers, Inc. (“Calavo” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CVGW).
  • The investigation concerns whether Calavo and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.
  • The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Community Health, Inc. - CYH

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Community Health, Inc. (“Community Health” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CYH).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Community Health, Inc. (“Community Health” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CYH).
  • The investigation concerns whether Community Health and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.
  • The Firm has recovered billions of dollars in damages awards on behalf of class members.

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated - UNH 

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (“UnitedHealth” or the “Company”) (NYSE: UNH).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (“UnitedHealth” or the “Company”) (NYSE: UNH).
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    The investigation concerns whether UnitedHealth and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
  • On February 27, 2024, The Wall Street Journal (“WSJ”) reported that the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has launched an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth.
  • Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions.