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Sermo physicians stunned by FTC complaint over IPA's refusal to accept Medicare

 Industry News Release February 10, 2010
Sermo, the world's largest online community for physicians, today announced its weekly hot topic. More than 500 physicians participated in a Sermo post "FTC - Refusal to accept Medicare pricing = Price Fixing."
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Groups petition FTC for relief from red flags rule

 Chelsey Ledue January 29, 2010
Four national organizations representing dentists, physicians and veterinarians have called on the Federal Trade Commission to exclude health professionals from controversial new regulations intended to combat identity theft.
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FTC investigating CVS-Caremark merger

 Chelsey Ledue November 10, 2009
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation of CVS Caremark over allegations that the two-year-old company is squeezing the prescription drug distribution market for savings while not passing these savings on to plans and patients.
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FTC to delay enforcement of Red Flags Rule until June

 Diana Manos November 04, 2009
At the request of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission will delay the enforcement of the "Red Flags Rule" until June 1, 2010, for financial institutions and creditors subject to enforcement by the FTC.
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RelayHealth teams with Identity Force to help hospitals meet Red Flags Rule compliance

 Industry News Release August 12, 2009
RelayHealth, a provider of healthcare connectivity services, has teamed up with Identity Force to provide technology and services designed to help protect America's hospitals and their patients from identity theft.
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FTC delays enforcement of 'Red Flags' Rule

 Richard Pizzi July 30, 2009
The Federal Trade Commission has announced it will provide additional resources and guidance on compliance with the "Red Flags" Rule and give creditors and financial institutions more time to implement written Identity Theft Prevention Programs. The FTC will delay enforcement of the Rule until November 1, 2009.
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The Red Flags Rule

 John Halamka, MD May 20, 2009
You may have seen the recent headlines "FTC delays Red Flags Rule implementation until August 2009." What is the Red Flags Rule and how does it relate to healthcare?
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FTC extends deadline on identity theft Red Flags rule

 Diana Manos May 04, 2009
The Federal Trade Commission announced Friday that it will delay enforcement of the new "Red Flags Rule."
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FTC extends deadline on 'red flag' rule

 Bernie Monegain October 24, 2008
The Federal Trade Commission has pushed the clock forward on the so-called "red flags" rule deadline that could affect hospitals across the country. The deadline moves ahead six months to Ma...
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Kroger announces plans for convenient care clinics

 Molly Merrill July 02, 2008
NASHVILLE, TN – The Kroger Company has made its entrance into the convenient care clinic industry with its partnership with The Little Clinic, LLC. Kroger joins the list of big retailer...
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Inova, Prince William suspend merger plan after FTC pressure

 Fred Bazzoli July 01, 2008
A MERGER two years in the making between the Inova Health System and the Prince William Health System was halted last month, with both sides citing the threat of action by the Federal Trade Commission...
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Inova, Prince William suspend proposed merger after FTC pressure

 Fred Bazzoli June 09, 2008
A merger two years in the making between Inova Health System and Prince William Health System was halted on Friday, with both sides citing the threat of action by the Federal Trade Commission....
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Hospital mergers ­­- now a classic no win?

 Fred Bazzoli May 29, 2008
RECENT ACTION by the Federal Trade Commission highlights the dynamic tension in competition within the hospital industry today.Maintaining competition between healthcare organizations, in ord...
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FTC takes steps to stop Inova acquisition of Prince William Health System

 Fred Bazzoli May 12, 2008
In an unusual move, the Federal Trade Commission is taking steps to block the proposed acquisition of Prince William Health System, Inc. by the Inova Health System Foundation.The FTC voted unanimou...
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Financial institutions set the standard for protecting customer information

 Carl Abramson and Peter Avellino December 06, 2006
HUMAN ERROR, malicious intent and disregard for the law by those entrusted to protect the privacy of personal information has resulted in breaches of information security affecting more than 90 millio...
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