BCLP’s David B. Schwartz Featured on Our Curious Amalgam Podcast to Discuss Healthcare Information Blocking

BCLP Partner David B. Schwartz was a featured guest on the Our Curious Amalgam podcast—an industry-leading series from the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section.

In episode #313, Who’s Blocking Me? Competition Law Issues with Healthcare Information Blocking, David joined Jeny Maier (Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP) and Matt Tabas (Arnold & Porter) to explore the legal and competitive challenges surrounding healthcare information sharing. As the industry moves toward greater digitization, seamless interoperability between healthcare providers, patients, and other stakeholders is critical for improving care delivery and efficiency. However, concerns arise when certain entities impose barriers—raising antitrust and regulatory considerations.

David shared insights on how competition law principles apply to these challenges, examining the enforcement landscape and legal avenues available to address information blocking practices. His discussion shed light on the evolving intersection of antitrust law and healthcare policy, offering valuable perspectives for legal practitioners, healthcare professionals, and policymakers navigating this complex space.

Tune in to the full conversation here.