Monopolies are generally seen as a bad thing and illegal in the US. That's why the FTC has charged Surescripts for monopolistic ePrescribing practices. Is this a good thing or a bad thing and what do these charges mean for healthcare? Plus, should healthcare interopability be a monopoly?

In this podcast, John Lynn and Colin Hung dive into the these charges and the topic of healthcare monopolies. Plus, check out our new segment called "Ask Colin and John Anything?" Joins us as we talk over the following topics:

* What happened with the FTC Charges against Surescripts and where could it lead?

* Should healthcare interoperability be a monopoly?

* What do these FTC charges mean for healthcare?

* Ask Colin and John Anything? – Overhyped HIT Trends and “Patients Included” or “Everyone Included”