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22-02-2022
Duty of care/procurement duty, waiting lists and catch-up care: the enforcement ball is in the NZa’s court
The end of the corona pandemic is in sight. Many insured are waiting for post-COVID catch-up care. Our latest blog explains how the NZa is taking action to curb these consequences of the corona crisis. Read more >
18-02-2022
Dispute between radiologists settled on the basis of cartel prohibition: breach of non-compete clause not a valid ground for termination within a cooperative
Court of Appeal rules in dispute between radiologists that termination of membership of cooperative on the grounds of breach of non-compete clause is invalid, because the clause is contrary to the cartel prohibition. Read more >
15-02-2022
Will the new NZa healthcare procurement regulations lead to effective supervision of health insurers?
This blog addresses the new version of the NZa Healthcare Procurement Regulations and the NZa’s role in their enforcement. Read more >
03-02-2022
European Commission clarifies permissibility of self-employed persons’ collective agreements
The Commission publishes draft guidelines on the application of competition law to collective bargaining agreements of solo self-employed persons. This blog summarises the Commission’s plans. Read more >
31-01-2022
Healthcare mergers reviews in 2022: ACM remains critical
This blog summarises the developments in the review of mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare sector. Read more >
28-01-2022
Order subject to a penalty for abuse by Apple of its dominant position
ACM has imposed an order subject to a penalty on Apple for abuse of its dominant position. Apple was also unsuccessful in preliminary relief proceedings challenging the penalty. ACM’s decision underlines the competition authorities’ focus on the digital economy. Read more >
18-01-2022
New NZa regulations on the provision of information by health insurers: a missed opportunity or a conscious choice?
The NZa’s amended Regulations on the Provision of Information by Health Insurers to Consumers are also relevant to healthcare providers. More information on this subject is provided in this blog. Read more >