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CEO
How FTC, Welsh Carson Settlement Could Signal Private Equity Enforcement Under New Administration
The agency's new chair, unlike his predecessor, stated that the situation had little to do with private equity ownership.
CEO
Federal Agencies Voice Concerns Over Consolidation, Private Equity in Healthcare
A new report by the Biden administration examines the negative impact of two oft-criticized trends in the industry.
CEO
CHS Finds Another Buyer for Hospital Previously in Deal Thwarted by FTC
Duke Health has signed on to buy Lake Norman Regional Medical Center to grow its reach in North Carolina.
Innovation
IN Hospitals Pull Merger Application After Pushback Over Monopoly Concerns
Union will re-apply after working with regulators to 'ensure the benefits' such as 'improved access, quality' are included.
CEO
What Summa Health's Deal with General Catalyst's HATCo Means for the Partnership
Details on the acquisition have emerged after the two sides inked a definitive agreement.
CEO
Trump's White House Return: Healthcare Safety Net Implications
Trump's victory will give a far broader platform to skeptics and critics of federal health programs and actions.
Pharma
PBM Math: Big Chains Are Paid $23.55 To Fill a Blood Pressure Rx. Small Drugstores? $1.51.
Chains are paid well beyond family businesses for many of the same medications.
CEO
Cigna Revives Merger Talks with Humana: False Alarm or Real Deal?
The insurer giants are reportedly discussing combining once again after initial talks broke down last year.
CEO
How the FTC's Final Rule on Merger Filings Puts Additional Burden on Companies
The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act will be significantly amended for the first time in 46 years, requiring companies to provide more information.
CEO
Cardinal Health to Acquire Integrated Oncology Network in 'Cancer Care Arms Race'
The pharmaceutical distributor giant is strengthening its oncology business to compete with its peers.
CEO
Hospitals Laud Judge's Block of FTC Noncompete Ban
Employers rejoiced after a court ruled in their favor, though an appeal appears likely.
CEO
Harris' California Healthcare Battles Signal Fights Ahead for Hospitals if She Wins
If Harris wins the presidency, she'll have a wide range of options to blunt hospitals' monopolistic behavior nationwide.