US Launches Inquiry Into Private Equity Health-Care Deals (1)

The Biden administration is seeking public comments on small acquisitions by private equity companies in the US health-care industry.

The Federal Trade Commission, Justice Department and Department of Health and Human Services said in a request for public comments published Tuesday that they are seeking information on deals that weren’t reported to the antitrust agencies.

Under the law, mergers valued at more than $119.5 million must notify the federal antitrust authorities and wait at least 30 days before closing. However, transactions under that threshold don’t need to be reported.

“Over the last two years the FTC has heard an ...