New Economic Liberties Whitepaper Sounds Alarm on Dangers of Vertical Consolidation in Healthcare, Charts Policy Response
April 30, 2024 — With the CEO of UnitedHealth Group set to testify before Congress after a cyberattack on its subsidiary paralyzed the healthcare system and exposed the dangers of consolidation in the sector, the American Economic Liberties Project today released a new white paper, “Medicare Advantage and Vertical Consolidation in Health Care,” laying out the causes and consequences of the contemporary wave of vertical consolidation and proposing a wide-ranging set of solutions as a new “industrial policy” for healthcare.
Congressional Leaders Are Bowing to Airlines by Weakening Popular DOT Refund Rules
April 29, 2024 — In response to news that a Congressional agreement on the FAA Reauthorization Bill would weaken the Department of Transportation’s new rule requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancellations and other inconveniences, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
DOT’s New Automatic Refund Rule is Another Big Swing Against Corporate Power in Flying
April 24, 2024 — In response to news that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final rule requiring airlines to provide automatic and fast refunds to passengers in the event of a cancellation or delay, mishandled baggage, or junk fees for services not actually provided, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
FTC’s Ban on Restrictive Non-Competes Will Boost Wages, Unleash Entrepreneurship
April 23, 2024 — In response to the release of a final rule from the Federal Trade Commission banning non-compete agreements, the American Economic Liberties Project and eleven other organizations released the following statements.
Elizabeth Wilkins Joins Economic Liberties as Senior Advisor Alongside Additional Key Healthcare Policy Hires
April 23, 2024 — The American Economic Liberties Project today announced that Elizabeth Wilkins, Former Chief of Staff to the Chair and Director of the Office of Policy Planning at the FTC, will join the leading anti-monopoly group as Senior Fellow. The hire comes alongside other key additions to Economic Liberties’ staff, including healthcare experts Benjamin Jolley and Hayden Rooke-Ley, as the advocacy group continues to invest in healthcare policy research and analysis