Regulators get it right in Optum-Change case, a proper target for antitrust enforcement
In both word and action, the Biden administration has ushered in an aggressive new era […]
antitrust
UnitedHealth, Change meet requirements for DOJ investigation, agree not to merge before February
The companies have certified substantial compliance with a request for additional information from the Department of Justice, which opened an investigation of the merger in March. They struck an agreement with the agency not to merge until February of 2022, unless it drops its investigation before then.
American Conference Institute’s Premiere Conference on Life Sciences Antitrust
* Pay-for-Delay Lawsuits * * Price Fixing Investigations * * M&A Scrutiny in the U.S. and Abroad * * New Antitrust Enforcement Policies * Now more than ever, life sciences companies must remain abreast of the emerging enforcement trends as well as the government’s antitrust analysis for evaluating anticompetitive behavior. As we proceed through 2021, …
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Hospitals sue surgical robot maker, saying it forced them into restrictive contracts
Health systems filed two separate class action lawsuits against surgical robot maker Intuitive Surgical. They allege that the company used its market power to force them to sign restrictive repair contracts and buy replacement parts at high prices.
Judge gives preliminary approval to Sutter’s $575M antitrust settlement
Sutter would pay $575 million, and would have to limit out-of-network costs and cease “all-or-nothing” contracting with health plans, according to the settlement.
Google closes Fitbit acquisition — without DOJ approval
Google announced it had closed its planned acquisition of Fitbit on Thursday, even thought the deal is still being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice.
UnitedHealth subsidiary indicted for no-poach agreements with competitors
A grand jury indicted Surgical Care Affiliates, a network of surgical centers and hospitals owned by UnitedHealthcare, for agreeing with competitors not to poach top-level talent.
Australian regulators pose challenge to Google’s Fitbit acquisition
After European regulators signed off on the deal, Australian regulators rejected a proposal by Google to assuage concerns about its proposed acquisition of Fitbit. They will continue their investigation of the merger through the end of March.
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