Antitrust-in-Healthcare Bills Return

Healthcare Transactions attorney John Saran was quoted in a Regulatory Compliance Watch article highlighting the growing trend of states considering or passing bills aimed at regulating healthcare consolidation, with a specific focus on private equity involvement. Last year, seven states considered such legislation, but only one proposal successfully passed. A significant moment occurred when California's governor vetoed a bill that would have increased oversight on private equity acquisitions in the healthcare industry. However, positive feelings from this development may have disappeared amid a flurry of rulemaking that began post-election. As state lawmakers continue to propose tighter regulations and new policies take shape, Mr. Saran advised private equity managers to take a proactive approach to compliance through remaining engaged in the legislative process.

"You have to stay up to speed on what's going on in the states, for sure," he said. "You have to be proactive. Join the discussions, so that folks understand how this might affect your businesses and the care being provided in your state."

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