Antitrust agencies are relying on consumers to report anticompetitive behavior. That trust might be misplaced.

Antitrust agencies want everyday Americans to report suspicions of anticompetitive practices in healthcare. Antitrust experts are split on whether this is a good idea. The Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice and HHS last month unveiled a portal, HealthyCompetition.gov, where anyone can submit a complaint for antitrust agencies to review — and potentially investigate, if it passes muster.

Antitrust agencies are relying on consumers to report anticompetitive behavior. That trust might be misplaced.

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