Ross-Lee B, Kiss L E, Weiser M A
Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens 45701-2979, USA.
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1995 Jul;95(7):429-34.
As physicians explore areas of diversification and networking that can position them favorably for the changing health-care environment, their fear of running afoul of antitrust legislation handicaps them. A basic understanding of the intent of antitrust legislation and its application to healthcare is essential to physicians' strategic planning. This article traces the development of antitrust legislation and the regulatory agencies charged with its oversight. The authors review the first application of this legislation to the professions; distinguish per se violations from the rule-of-reason process; and summarize recent attempts by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to provide useful guidance to healthcare providers in the market revolution.
随着医生们探索多元化和建立人际关系网络的领域，以便在不断变化的医疗环境中占据有利位置，他们对触犯反垄断法的担忧却阻碍了他们。对反垄断法的意图及其在医疗保健领域的应用有基本的了解，对医生的战略规划至关重要。本文追溯了反垄断法的发展以及负责监督该法的监管机构。作者回顾了该法在各行业的首次应用；区分本身违法与合理规则程序；并总结了美国司法部和联邦贸易委员会最近为在市场变革中向医疗保健提供者提供有用指导所做的尝试。
