FTC Launches Task Force to Strengthen Healthcare Oversight
6/1/2026
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson recently announced the formation of a new Healthcare Task Force to centralize and strengthen the agency’s oversight of the healthcare sector. The task force will coordinate closely with the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to advance ongoing efforts addressing competition and consumer protection concerns across the industry. In addition to supporting existing enforcement initiatives, the task force is charged with identifying emerging risk areas and shaping future policy and advocacy priorities. The initiative reflects the FTC’s continued focus on promoting competition, affordability, and innovation in healthcare, and signals the potential for increased scrutiny of transactions and business practices within the healthcare industry.
Caroline J. Patterson
Member
Healthcare Law
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cpatterson@bracheichler.com
Jonathan J. Walzman
Member
Healthcare Law, Corporate Transactions & Financial Services
973.403.3120 · 973.618.5561 Fax
jwalzman@bracheichler.com
Related Practices: Healthcare Law
Related Attorney: Caroline J. Patterson, Jonathan J. Walzman, Rebecca T. Falk
Related Industry: Healthcare
