Wednesday, February 8, 2012
At the Physicians and Physician Organizations Law Institute
February 8-9, 2012
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando, FL
Title: The Role of Economic Analysis in Healthcare Antitrust: Cutting-Edge Economics Meets the Anomalies of the Healthcare System
Description:
Economic theory is at the core of antitrust analysis. In the healthcare sector, cases are sometimes won or lost based upon economic theory. Nevertheless, healthcare markets are often viewed more like quantum theory where the typical laws of behavior seemingly do not apply given the difficulty in measuring price and determining its impact on consumers. Hear from two economists about the difficult and sometimes contrary conclusions that can be reached in dealing with healthcare markets and the role of evolving economic theory to these cases. These issues will be explored utilizing discussion of Dr. Glenn Melnick's paper, "The Increased Concentration of Health Plan Markets Can Benefit Consumers Through Lower Hospital Prices." The speakers will also discuss the role of economic literature in shaping antitrust policy.
Presenters:
Cory Capps
Bates White
Washington, DC
Christopher Garmon
Bureau of Economics
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Washington, DC
Moderator:
Mark Mattioli, Esquire
Shareholder
Chair, Health Law Practice Group
Marshall Dennehy Warner Coleman & Goggin
Philadelphia, PA