• Answer the question: What impact did the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Stark Law have on (a) the preservation of "perfect competition" in the health care delivery system market, and (b) constraining cost growth in the health care industry.

• Discuss the pros and cons of the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Stark Law and any changes to either law that have been sought/pursued by providers of health care (doctors, hospitals, consumer groups, etc.)