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Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Household appliances sector: Tribunal upholds CCP's order against price fixing
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal has upheld the order of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) against leading electronic home appliances brands for engaging in Resale Price Maintenance (RPM), a prohibited form of price fixing under the Competition Act, 2010. While maintaining the findings of contravention, the Tribunal reduced the monetary penalty imposed by the CCP to the tune of 90 million, directing the companies to deposit the amount within 30 days. The CCP had earlier imposed penalties on the companies after concluding that both the companies in the home appliances sector had engaged in anti-competitive conduct by restricting their dealers from selling products below specific prices, offering discounts, or providing package deals. In their defense before the Tribunal, the companies did not challenge the finding of contravention but argued that the penalty imposed was high. The Tribunal noted that the appellants demonstrated remedial actions by reimbursing to the dealers the amounts which were imposed by the companies under their price fixing policy. They also assured strict future compliance with the Competition Act. Taking the mitigating factors into account – particularly cooperative stance and restitution to affected parties – the Tribunal reduced the penalties imposed on both companies. The Tribunal also noted the companies' commitment to lawful business practices going forward. The CCP urges all undertakings to refrain from all forms of price fixing, including the setting of minimum or maximum resale prices and imposing restrictions on discounts or promotional offers, as such practices constitute serious violations of competition law. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CareAtlas Transitional Care Management and Remote Monitoring Now Available at Hendrick Health
AUSTIN, Texas, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CareAtlas (formerly known as 1 True Health – Care Management), a leader in Patient Relationship Management (PRM), has partnered with Hendrick Health to provide Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), and assist in the coordination of Transitional Care Management (TCM) services for discharged patients. Transitional Care Management (TCM) helps patients navigate the critical adjustment from hospital to home by providing consistent guidance, medication oversight, and care coordination. Care Navigators coordinate with patients, caregivers, and authorized providers using phone, text, email, video chat, or mail. The timing and method of each contact are tailored to the patient's needs. With secure connected devices, Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) provides real-time insight into patients' health status, connecting care providers outside of traditional office settings and allowing for early detection and faster intervention if issues arise. "We're excited to offer this extension of our care through CareAtlas for patients after they are discharged from the hospital," said Hendrick Health's Assistant Chief Medical Information Officer Joshua Reed, DO. "Through this partnership, we're able to help ensure our patients and their loved ones have the necessary support and resources after a hospital stay." CareAtlas focuses on patients with chronic conditions and those being discharged from an acute- care facility. CareAtlas and Hendrick Health's goals are to communicate with and work alongside providers to ensure patients receive the best possible outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, and facilitate rapid and complete patient recovery. "As we launch this partnership with Hendrick Health, CareAtlas is proud to bring our virtual-first preventative care platform—including remote physiological monitoring and comprehensive chronic care management—to support patients as they transition home," said Travis Owen, the CEO of CareAtlas. "Our shared commitment to delivering compassionate, timely and personalized care ensures that every individual receives the support they need for a smooth recovery and lasting health. We look forward to working closely with the Hendrick Health team to set a new standard for patient experience and outcomes in transitional care." About Us: CareAtlas is a leader in Patient Relationship Management, offering 24/7/365 chronic care management and remote patient monitoring services in California and Texas. Formerly known as 1 True Health – Care Management, CareAtlas delivers personalized, technology-enabled care for patients with chronic conditions and those transitioning from acute care settings. Our human- first approach combines compassionate Care Navigators with AI-driven insights to improve health outcomes, reduce hospital readmissions, and empower patients to thrive at home. Visit our website to learn more at For media inquiries, please contact: Travis Owen, CEO, travis@ 500 E. 4th Street #455, Austin, Texas 78701 (833) 313-9509 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CareAtlas Inc Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Dozee Secures CE Mark, Unlocks Global Markets for Remote Patient Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
Bengaluru: Health-tech innovator Dozee announced that it has secured CE Mark under the European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR 2017/745), a gold standard for medical device safety and efficacy. Already a recipient of US FDA 510(k) clearance for its proprietary contactless vital signs monitoring technology, Dozee's dual international certifications now firmly establish it as a globally trusted name in Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) and Early Warning Systems (EWS)—two of the fastest-growing pillars in digital healthcare. 'CE Mark positions Dozee among a select group of global health-tech innovators whose solutions meet stringent international standards while driving real-world impact,' said Gaurav Parchani, CTO and Co-founder of Dozee. 'We're building world-class infrastructure to provide access to quality healthcare to billions globally. Every signal captured, every insight generated, is designed to drive timely intervention and save lives.' The CE Mark, granted by leading Notified Body TÜV SÜD, enables Dozee to market its products across more than 30 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA). It affirms the company's compliance with stringent regulatory benchmarks for safety, efficacy, clinical validation, and quality management. Dozee's Class IIb MDR-certified system uses contactless sensors and AI-driven algorithms to track vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, SpO₂, blood pressure, temperature, and patient movement. These real-time, continuous insights allow healthcare teams to detect clinical deterioration early—helping reduce Code Blue events, prevent ICU admissions, and enhance overall patient outcomes.
Business Recorder
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
CCP conducts 24 inquiries in 2024-25
ISLAMABAD: To ensure fair business practices in markets, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) conducted 24 new inquiries in corporate sector including 11 related to cartelization and 13 concerning deceptive marketing practices in 2024-25. The CCP undertook robust enforcement measures in fiscal year (2024–25), targeting cartelization, abuse of dominant position, and deceptive marketing practices. The Commission successfully concluded 14 investigations, which were forwarded for the adjudication process. The sectors under scrutiny included e-commerce, telecommunications, aviation, steel, transport, edible ghee and cooking oil, pharmaceuticals, construction, commodities, and education. The Cartel and Trade Abuse Department of the CCP, in its efforts to curb cartelization and market manipulation, initiated 11 new inquiries across various sectors, including e-commerce, telecommunications, aviation, steel, transport, edible ghee, cooking oil, and gas. In addition, 10 ongoing inquiries from previous periods were also under investigation. The department successfully concluded 9 inquiries, which were subsequently forwarded for adjudication. A key case involved ten steel structure suppliers allegedly engaged in bid rigging in tenders issued by power distribution companies (DISCOs). Another major case focused on two leading flat steel manufacturers accused of price fixing. In the transport sector, proceedings were initiated against the Transporters Goods Association (TGA) and the Local Goods Transport Association (LGTA) for allegedly fixing freight rates for cargo transport from Port Qasim. In the cables industry, leading companies were investigated for restricting their dealers from offering discounts below the notified prices—an act considered a prohibited agreement under Resale Price Maintenance (RPM). The CCP's Office of Fair Trade (OFT) initiated 13 new investigations against businesses involved in deceptive marketing practices. Additionally, 8 inquiries from the previous year remained ongoing. OFT successfully concluded five investigations—two in the pharmaceutical sector and one each in the construction, commodities, and education sectors. Notable cases of deceptive marketing included AR Amreli Builders for unauthorized use of Amreli Steels' trademark, Panther Tyres for allegedly misleading claims of being 'Pakistan's No 1 Tyre,' and FS Cosmetics for copying Dabur Amla Hair Oil's packaging — for making misleading claims. Chairman CCP, Dr Kabir Sidhu, stated that cartelisation, market manipulation through abuse of dominance, and deceptive marketing severely harm consumer rights and distort healthy competition. He emphasized that the CCP maintains zero tolerance for such practices and is committed to taking strict action against them. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
FY2024-25: CCP ramps up enforcement against cartels, deceptive marketing
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) undertook robust enforcement measures in FY 2024–25, targeting cartelisation, abuse of dominant position, and deceptive marketing practices to ensure fair business practices in markets, a CCP statement read on Monday. As per the details, the commission initiated 24 new inquiries—11 related to cartelisation and 13 concerning deceptive marketing practices. 'It successfully concluded 14 investigations, which were forwarded for the adjudication process. The sectors under scrutiny included e-commerce, telecommunications, aviation, steel, transport, edible ghee and cooking oil, pharmaceuticals, construction, commodities, and education. Two firms found guilty of Rs1.13bn anti-competitive pact in pharmaceutical sector 'The Cartel and Trade Abuse Department of the CCP, in its efforts to curb cartelisation and market manipulation, initiated 11 new inquiries across various sectors, including e-commerce, telecommunications, aviation, steel, transport, edible ghee, cooking oil, and gas,' the statement read. In addition, the CCP said, ongoing inquiries from previous periods were also under investigation. 'The department successfully concluded 9 inquiries, which were subsequently forwarded for adjudication.' A key case involved ten steel structure suppliers allegedly engaged in bid rigging in tenders issued by power distribution companies (DISCOs). Another major case focused on two leading flat steel manufacturers accused of price fixing, according to the statement. In the transport sector, proceedings were initiated against the Transporters Goods Association (TGA) and the Local Goods Transport Association (LGTA) for allegedly fixing freight rates for cargo transport from Port Qasim. In the cables industry, companies were investigated for restricting their dealers from offering discounts below the notified prices—an act considered a prohibited agreement under Resale Price Maintenance (RPM). 'The CCP's Office of Fair Trade (OFT) initiated 13 new investigations against businesses involved in deceptive marketing practices. Additionally, 8 inquiries from the previous year remained ongoing. 'OFT successfully concluded five investigations—two in the pharmaceutical sector and one each in the construction, commodities, and education sectors,' the CCP said. CCP says recovered Rs10mn penalty from PIA for 'abusing dominant position' The commission further said notable cases of deceptive marketing had included AR Amreli Builders for unauthorised use of Amreli Steels' trademark, Panther Tyres for allegedly misleading claims of being 'Pakistan's No. 1 Tyre,' and FS Cosmetics for copying Dabur Amla Hair Oil's packaging— for making what it called misleading claims. Chairman CCP, Dr Kabir Sidhu, was quoted as saying in the statement that cartelisation, market manipulation through abuse of dominance, and deceptive marketing severely harm consumer rights and distort healthy competition. He emphasised that the CCP maintains zero tolerance for such practices and is committed to taking strict action against them.
