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Lawmakers introduce bill to prohibit corporate practice of medicine

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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Elizabeth Warren, Jeff Merkley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Val Hoyle, and Suhas Subramanyam introduced HR 10444, the Stop Corporate Takeovers of Physicians Act of 2026. The bill would establish a federal prohibition on the corporate practice of medicine (CPOM). If enacted, it would prohibit corporate entities not majority-owned by licensees from owning or controlling medical practices, and it would vest enforcement authority in the Federal Trade Commission.

From mondaq.com

Why it matters

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The legislation reflects growing legislative interest in restricting the structural features of the MSO/affiliated practice model. The bill warrants close attention from private equity sponsors, payors, and telehealth and digital health companies that rely on those structures.

From mondaq.com

Who's involved

  • Elizabeth WarrenCo-introduced the bill to restrict corporate ownership of medical practices
  • Jeff MerkleyCo-introduced the bill to restrict corporate ownership of medical practices
  • Federal Trade CommissionWould receive new enforcement authority regarding CPOM and MSOs if the bill passes

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Fairfield Medical CenterSpeculative

    Fairfield Medical Center could face restrictions on corporate ownership and control of medical practices under the federal prohibition.

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