More hospitals and health systems are seeking cross-market mergers, according to Fitch Ratings’ second-quarter report. With increasing Federal Trade Commission regulations to preserve competition and avoid monopolization, many hospitals and health systems are looking for mergers out of their usual competitive market to help ensure deals, reports Becker’s. However, the FTC is still wary of the anticompetition effects that may arise with cross-market merging. Read more.
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