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Statement of Daniel Francis, Deputy Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Competition, Regarding the Announcement that Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has Abandoned Its Proposed Acquisition of Two Memphis-area Hospitals from Tenet Healthcare
Date
“This is great news for patients in the Memphis area. The FTC voted unanimously to challenge this hospital transaction because it would have eliminated competition between two of only four hospital...
FTC Approves Final Order Imposing Conditions on Stryker Corp.’s Acquisition of Wright Medical Group N.V.
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Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that medical device company Stryker Corp.’s proposed $4 billion acquisition of competitor...
Concurring Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson Regarding the CBD Enforcement Actions
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By
Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
202 3047
202 3064
202 3065
202 3080
202 3094
202 3114
Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Regarding CBD Enforcement Actions
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By
Rohit Chopra, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
202 3047
202 3064
202 3065
202 3080
202 3094
202 3114
Stryker and Wright Medical, In the Matter of
The Federal Trade Commission required medical device companies Stryker Corp. and Wright Medical Group N.V. to divest all assets related to Stryker’s total ankle replacements and finger joint implant products to remedy concerns, as alleged in the complaint, that Stryker’s proposed $4 billion acquisition of Wright would harm competition in these two markets. Under the consent order, Stryker and Wright must divest all assets associated with Stryker’s total ankle replacements and finger joint implants to DJO Global, allowing it to become an independent, viable, and effective competitor in these markets. After a period for public comment, the Commission issued its final order on December 11, 2020.
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
201 0014
Case Status
Pending
SkyMed International, Inc., In the Matter of
SkyMed must put in place a comprehensive information security program as part of a settlement with the FTC over allegations the company failed to take reasonable steps to secure sensitive consumer information such as health records.
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
1923140
Company that Provides Travel Emergency Services Settles FTC Allegations it Failed to Secure Sensitive Consumer Data
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A Nevada-based company that provides travel emergency services must put in place a comprehensive information security program as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations...
FTC Sends 28 Warning Letters Regarding Agency’s Eyeglass Rule
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Federal Trade Commission staff has sent 28 letters to eyeglass prescribers warning them of potential violations of the agency’s Ophthalmic Practice Rules, known as the Eyeglass Rule, which ensures...
FTC Challenges Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.’s Proposed Acquisition of Competitor Englewood Healthcare Foundation
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The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint, and authorized a suit in federal court, to block Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.’s proposed acquisition of Englewood Healthcare...
FTC Approves Otto Bock HealthCare North America, Inc.’s Application to Divest Assets It Gained through Acquisition of FIH Group Holdings, LLC
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The Federal Trade Commission has approved an application by prosthetics manufacturer Otto Bock HealthCare North America, Inc. to divest to Proteor, Inc. certain assets it acquired when it consummated...
Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson, Joined by Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips, In the Matter of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
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By
Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner;
Noah Joshua Phillips, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
191 0189
Docket Number
9396
FTC Sues to Block Proposed Acquisition of Two Memphis-Area Hospitals
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The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint, and authorized a suit in federal court, to block the proposed $350 million acquisition by Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur...
Federal Register Notice
Pfizer Inc. and Mylan N.V.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders To Aid Public Comment
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Jul27
PrivacyCon 2021
The FTC hosted its sixth annual PrivacyCon on July 27, 2021. PrivacyCon 2021 brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including researchers, academics, industry representatives, consumer...
Federal Register Notice
Stryker and Wright Medical; Analysis of Consent Orders To Aid Public Comment
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Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra in the Matter of Stryker and Wright Medical
Date
By
Rohit Chopra, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
201 0014
Docket Number
C-4728
FTC Requires Medical Device Companies Stryker Corp. and Wright Medical Group N.V. to Divest Assets to Preserve Competition
Date
The Federal Trade Commission will require medical device companies Stryker Corp. and Wright Medical Group N.V. to divest all assets related to Stryker’s total ankle replacements and finger joint...
Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson in the Matter of Pfizer Inc./Mylan N.V.
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By
Christine S. Wilson, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
191 0182
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Joined by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in the Matter of Pfizer Inc./Mylan N.V.
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By
Rohit Chopra, Former Commissioner
Matter Number
191 0182
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