Case:

The ACCC alleged HAHS engaged in exclusive dealing regarding radiology services

Keywords:

Trade practices, exclusive dealing, radiology, undertaking

Reference:

Undertaking date 30th July 2002

Industry:

Medical services

Relevant laws:

Sections 47 and 45 of the Trade Practices Act 1974

Summary:

The Hunter Area Health Service (HAHS) undertakes that:

HAHS will not, for a period of seven years from the date of acceptance, reinstitute the HAHS referral policy or similar direction without giving the Commission three months notice in writing:

¡P HAHS, to inform radiologists, agrees to send a letter to the Royal Australia College of Radiologists; and

¡P the HAHS will undertake training for Visiting Medical Officers and Senior Medical Practitioners about an agreed list of issues to be addressed.

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