Federal Trade Commission v. Indiana Federation of Dentists

Federal Trade Commission v. Indiana Federation of Dentists was a case where the FTC challenged a dental group's practice of sharing patient treatment details among dentists without patient consent. This sharing was aimed at reducing competition, which could lead to higher prices for dental services. The FTC argued that this collective sharing of information was an illegal restraint of trade, violating antitrust laws. The case underscored the importance of protecting consumer privacy and promoting free competition, establishing that health professionals cannot share sensitive patient data in ways that unfairly limit competition without proper safeguards.