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Strategy
FTC Steps Up Efforts to Block Novant’s Acquisition of CHS Hospitals
The antitrust agency is seeking a preliminary injunction on the sale after previously challenging through a lawsuit.
Payer
Benefytt Technologies to Pay $100M Over Fake Health Plans
Scams are on the rise and health insurance is no exception.
Strategy
Why 4 M&A Deals Were Recently Stopped in Their Tracks
Hospitals and health insurers have seen their plans to consolidate go awry after being under the microscope.
Pharma
The FTC Is Attacking Drugmakers' 'Patent Thickets'
Regulators say drugmakers illegitimately use the patents to prevent competitors from offering cheaper generics.
Strategy
FTC Sues to Block Novant's Acquisition of Community Health Systems Hospitals
The agency alleges the transaction could lead to higher prices and worse quality of care.
Marketing
FTC 4, M&A 0! Regulators Win Again, Delay IQVIA's Propel Media Acquisition
This latest preliminary injunction is the commission's fourth successful healthcare sector merger challenge within a one-month span.
Strategy
FTC Enforcement Activity at its Highest Level in 20 Years
Healthcare is one of the industries facing increased scrutiny over dealmaking.
Strategy
FTC Succeeds in Thwarting John Muir-Tenet Deal
The health systems decided not to fight regulators in court.
Payer
Cigmana, Wherefore Art Thou?
Is the deal off long-term, or simply just in "light of the current environment"?
Payer
Cigna calls off Humana pursuit, plans big stock buyback
Health-insurance providers couldn't agree on financial terms for deal that would have created $140 billion giant.
Strategy
FTC Chief Gears Up for a Showdown With Private Equity
Over the past three years, regulators have signaled they would apply more scrutiny to private equity acquisitions in healthcare.
Strategy
FTC Cracks Down on M&A, Blocks John Muir Health's Deal With Tenet
The move comes after the agency indicated it may intervene in more acquisitions going forward.