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Dentistry And The Law: Why Dentists Must Pay Attend To Antitrust Law, Dan Schulte Jd
Dentistry And The Law: Why Dentists Must Pay Attend To Antitrust Law, Dan Schulte Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
In this month’s Dentistry and the Law column, Dan Schulte, JD, MDA Legal Counsel, emphasizes the importance of understanding antitrust laws for dentists. He explains that agreements between competitors that restrain trade are illegal and highlights the risks of price-fixing and group boycotts. Dentists should avoid any activities that may be construed as anticompetitive. Enforcement of antitrust laws can lead to criminal or civil actions, making awareness crucial.
Dentistry And The Law: What Is Illegal About Disclosing Fee Schedules?, Dan Schulte Jd
Dentistry And The Law: What Is Illegal About Disclosing Fee Schedules?, Dan Schulte Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This Dentistry and the Law column addresses the question of disclosing fee schedules by dental plans. The author clarifies that dental plans often withhold fee schedule information, citing potential antitrust violations or illegality. However, the column asserts that this is an excuse rather than a legal constraint. The author explains that disclosing fee schedules does not violate antitrust laws; violations occur through agreements that unreasonably restrain competition. The reluctance of dental plans to disclose fee information is attributed to business objectives, not legal concerns. Dentists are encouraged to request fee schedules to make informed decisions about network participation, with a …
News You Need: Reminder: What You Must Know About Antitrust Law, Dan Schulte Jd
News You Need: Reminder: What You Must Know About Antitrust Law, Dan Schulte Jd
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This reminder emphasizes the critical importance for dentists, particularly members of organizations like the Michigan Dental Association, to understand antitrust laws and their implications. The U.S. Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission actively pursue antitrust violations among physicians and dentists. The article outlines key aspects of the Sherman Antitrust Act, emphasizing that joint activities among independent dentists that restrain competition may lead to violations. The concept of joint action and the restraint on competition are explored, with a focus on potential pitfalls, such as price-fixing and group boycotts. Dentists are urged to stay informed to avoid legal consequences.