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The Value of Health Systems

Mergers and acquisitions are one effective means for developing coordinated systems of care that fuel innovation and drive value-based care.
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Charles River Associates Report: Hospital Merger Benefits

Mergers have become one of the critical means through which hospitals can provide their communities with high-quality, convenient

DOJ launches Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force 

The Department of Justice March 27 announced it is launching an Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force to advocate for “the elimination of anticompetitive state and federal laws and regulations that undermine free market competition.
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AHA, Other Organizations in Support of Congressional Review Act

The undersigned organizations write to express our support for the use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent premerger notification rules ("Rules").
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The Path to Follow When You Can't Go It Alone

Mergers, acquisitions and affiliations. Most health care leaders agree that the future, especially for rural providers, will involve more cooperation and partnerships.
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Hospital Merger Benefits: An Econometric Analysis Revisited Executive Summary

This is the third analysis by Charles River Associates (CRA) showing that recent hospital acquisitions reduce costs and lead to improved performance on important quality indicators without an increase in revenue that may signal enhanced market power. All three analyses found that hospital acquisitions can generate substantial benefits.

Chamber of Commerce files lawsuit against FTC for changes to premerger notification rules 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Jan. 13 filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission, saying changes made by the FTC to premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act are “unnecessary and unlawful.”

FTC issues ruling on premerger notification rules, increases burden on merging organizations

The Federal Trade Commission Oct. 10 finalized changes to the premerger notification rules, form and instructions under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The final rule, while less burdensome than the proposed rule, increases the reporting requirements on the current HSR form, particularly for the buyer.

Optum Rounds Out Its Home Health Portfolio as Competition Heats Up

Optum is making waves in the home health market with its strategic acquisitions. Learn about their latest moves and their implications for the post-acute care landscape.