Friday, March 22, 2013

Hospitals Opposed By Doctors, Insurers, And FTC In Albany GA Hospital Merger

Revised Bill Would Intervene In Albany Hospital Fight by Andy Miller.  Georgia Health News.  March 22, 2013.

The Federal Trade Commission has ruled that the merger of two Albany Georgia hospitals is anti-competitive.  This ruling has set up a variety of consequences, including legislative action in the Georgia General Assembly to buttress antitrust immunity for Georgia hospital authorities.  This action has sparked opposition from doctors and insurers.  A present the billed is tabled by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee.

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