It is a case in which 17 State attorneys general joined the optometric and medical professions in protecting the patients and the citizens whom they represent. But my amendment would have absolutely no effect on this litigation. Rather. what we are talking about here is a massive expansion in the FTCs jurisdiction over such questions as--and I cite from the FTCs own report"widespread thirdparty payment." "specialization" in the medical profession. the impact of "technology" on the medical profession. "alternative delivery and financing (of healthcare) systems." "public regulation of health personnel." "liscensure of health personnel." Federal "immigration policy." "hospital certification." hospital disclosure of mortality rates. "patient access to medical records." and "national health insurance." The FTC. with no hint of statutory authority. is investigating all of these questions. For what reason on earth does the FTC think it is more qualified to examine the question of national health insurance than the agencies with jurisdiction over that problem? So. the advertising and competition issue is a red herring in this debate.
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