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Easy Healthcare Corporation, U.S. v.

The FTC reached a settlement with the developer of the fertility app Premom over allegations it deceived users by sharing their sensitive personal information with third parties, including two China-based firms, disclosed users’ sensitive health data to AppsFlyer and Google, and failed to notify consumers of these unauthorized disclosures in violation of the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR).

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

June 26, 2023

FTC Matter/File Number

202 3186

Case Status

Pending

Press Release

FTC Files Amicus Brief in Bystolic Antitrust Litigation Supporting Competition in the Hypertension Drug Market

Date

June 20, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission filed a friend-of-the-court (amicus) brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, clarifying the legal standards that apply in certain antitrust cases...

Press Release

FTC Policy Director Issues Statement Commending Maine’s Repeal of Certificate of Public Advantage Law

Date

June 13, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission has learned that the state of Maine recently enacted legislation repealing the state’s Hospital and Health Care Provider Cooperation Act , which allowed for certain...

Federal Register Notice

16 CFR Part 318: Health Breach Notification Rule (NPRM)

Date

June 9, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) that include underscoring the rule’s applicability to health apps and other similar...

Press Release

FTC Further Expands Inquiry Into Prescription Drug Middlemen Industry Practices

Date

June 8, 2023

As part of its ongoing study on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their impact on the accessibility and affordability of prescription drugs, the Federal Trade Commission has issued a compulsory...

Advocacy Filings

FTC Staff Comment Concerning North Carolina Senate Bill 743

Date

June 5, 2023

Matter Number

P831004

FTC Staff Comment Regarding North Carolina Senate Bill 743, Purporting to Give State Action Defense to UNC Health's Collaborative Activities (13.64 MB)

Press Release

FTC Staff Opposes State Legislation in North Carolina Designed to Shield UNC Health System from Antitrust Enforcement

Date

June 5, 2023

In a comment to North Carolina House Health Committee members, the Federal Trade Commission staff opposed a bill pending before the state legislature attempting to prevent antitrust authorities from...

Press Release

FTC, DOJ Issue Summary on Joint Pharmaceutical Merger Analysis Workshop

Date

June 1, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division released a summary of a two-day workshop that explored new approaches to enforcement of the antitrust laws in the...

Press Release

Statement Regarding the Termination of Boston Scientific Corporation’s Attempted Acquisition of a Majority Stake in M.I. Tech Co., Ltd.

Date

May 24, 2023

In response to the announcement that Boston Scientific Corporation and non-vascular stent manufacturer M.I. Tech Co., Ltd. have terminated their $230 million purchase agreement, Federal Trade...

Public Statement

Remarks of Chair Khan at the May 2023 Open Commission Meeting

Date

May 18, 2023

Remarks of Chair Khan at the May 2023 Open Commission Meeting (91.98 KB)

Public Statement

Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter regarding the Health Breach Notification Rule and the Biometric Policy Statement

Date

May 18, 2023

Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter regarding the Health Breach Notification Rule and the Biometric Policy Statement (127.93 KB)

Press Release

FTC Proposes Amendments to Strengthen and Modernize the Health Breach Notification Rule

Date

May 18, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR) that include clarifying the rule’s applicability to health apps and other similar...

Press Release

Ovulation Tracking App Premom Will be Barred from Sharing Health Data for Advertising Under Proposed FTC Order

Date

May 17, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission charged that the developer of the fertility app Premom deceived users by sharing their sensitive personal information with third parties, including two China-based firms...

Press Release

FTC Deepens Inquiry into Prescription Drug Middlemen

Date

May 17, 2023

As part of its ongoing inquiry into pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their impact on the accessibility and affordability of prescription drugs, the Federal Trade Commission has issued compulsory...

Cases and Proceedings

Amgen Inc. and Horizon Therapeutics plc, FTC v.

Type of Action

Federal

Last Updated

May 16, 2023

FTC Matter/File Number

231 0037

Case Status

Pending

Press Release

FTC Sues to Block Biopharmaceutical Giant Amgen from Acquisition That Would Entrench Monopoly Drugs Used to Treat Two Serious Illnesses

Date

May 16, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to block biopharmaceutical giant Amgen Inc. from acquiring Horizon Therapeutics plc, saying the deal would allow Amgen to leverage its portfolio of blockbuster...

Press Release

FTC Releases Agenda for May 18 Workshop on Proposed Changes to the Eyeglass Rule

Date

May 4, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission released the tentative agenda for its May 18 workshop in Washington, DC, which will examine proposed changes to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, also known as the Eyeglass...

Press Release

FTC Sues to Stop the Potentially Illegal Integration of New Orleans Area Hospitals Over Failure to Follow Federal Reporting Law

Date

April 20, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission sued to stop Louisiana Children’s Medical Center (LCMC) from integrating three competing hospitals in the New Orleans area that it recently acquired, saying LCMC and HCA...

Press Release

FTC Sends 37 New Cease and Desist Letters Regarding Agency’s Eyeglass Rule

Date

April 20, 2023

Federal Trade Commission staff sent 37 new cease and desist letters to eyeglass prescribers, including optometrists and ophthalmologists , warning them of potential violations of the agency’s...

Press Release

FTC Approves Final Order against The Bountiful Company in First Case Alleging Hijacking of Online Product Reviews

Date

April 10, 2023

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final consent order against The Bountiful Company for abusing a feature of Amazon.com to deceive consumers into thinking...

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