FTC challenges Ohio hospital deal, Seeks restructuring

(January 17, 2011) -- ProMedica Health Care System’s completed health care deal with St. Luke’s Hospital allegedly stifles competition in Lucas County, Ohio, according to the FTC. In its complaint, the Commission explained that the acquisition reduces competition in “general acute-care inpatient hospital services” and “inpatient obstetrical services.” In the general acute-care hospital services, ProMedica would have only two competitors; with the inpatient obstetrical services, it would face only one competitor....

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