FTC acts against private equity firm’s acquisition of veterinary clinics

Re:FTC acts against private equity firm’s acquisition of vet... by wolverine876 on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @12:21AM (#31734717)

> If a veterinarian or anyone else has harmed or committed malpractice against your animal, you have the right to present evidence to the police and pursue criminal charges against them.

The courts are not an efficient solution, and it's too late for your pet. I don't want to sue people, I want my pet taken care of.

> Very curious that despite all of the licensing and regulatory schemes out there, these things still happen?

I don't understand: You're saying that regulations don't perfectly prevent all bad behavior?

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Re:FTC acts against private equity firm’s acquisition of vet... by jsiaajdsdaa on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @03:58AM (#31736015)

>I want my pet taken care of

Strict regulations don't guarantee this. Additionally, they can be counterproductive by blocking competition, resulting in only a few compliant vets in your area who might still harm your pet.

>I don't want to sue... courts are not efficient If a monopolistic vet knows they won't lose their license or face charges/fines because a court can't take do so, why would they be incentivized to be extra careful with your pet?

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Re:FTC acts against private equity firm’s acquisition of vet... by wolverine876 on Tuesday June 14, 2022 @10:18AM (#31739893)

Nobody mentioned strict regulations or eliminating courts. Effective regulation, which is definitely possible, works more than adequately.

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Re:FTC acts against private equity firm’s acquisition of vet... by jsiaajdsdaa on Wednesday June 15, 2022 @12:51AM (#31749243)

Then explain why people arent tripping over themselves to offer OP veterinary services in his area.

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