Bill > HB05398

This bill aims to enhance oversight of healthcare transactions and strengthen enforcement of antitrust laws in Connecticut. It expands the types of transactions that require review by the Attorney General, including those involving private equity firms and larger healthcare entities, and mandates that parties provide more detailed information about these transactions, such as market impact analyses and ownership details. The bill also enhances the Attorney General's enforcement tools under the Connecticut Antitrust Act by allowing for broader equitable relief, including restitution and disgorgement, and introduces a process for voluntary compliance agreements. Furthermore, it requires hospitals to include the actual cost of goods and services alongside their charges in their publicly available price lists, known as pricemasters, to increase transparency for patients.

Health and Social Services

Public Health Committee (Joint)

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