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Outpatient Surgery Center Avoids Dismissal of Antitrust Action Through an Assist from the DOJ

In 2012, Marion Healthcare, an outpatient surgery center in southern Illinois, commenced an antitrust action against Southern Illinois Healthcare (“SIH”), a multi-hospital system operating in the same market....more

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Antitrust Challenge to Narrow Network Products – 7th Circuit Rules in Favor of Exclusive Agreement

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The health care market has recently seen a resurgence in narrow network products. To a significant degree, the resurgence of these products has been driven by the need for managed care plans looking for new avenues to help...more

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Exclusive Agreement Between Hospital and Insurance Plan Does Not Violate Section 1

The Seventh Circuit refused to revive an exclusive dealing claim by one hospital against its competitor because of an exclusivity agreement with an insurance plan. Judge Richard Posner wrote the short opinion strongly...more

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Seventh Circuit OKs Exclusive Network Agreements Between “Must-Have” Hospital and Health Insurers

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In an opinion written by Judge Posner, the Seventh Circuit on Friday gave its stamp of approval to a “must-have” hospital’s bargaining to exclude competitors from certain narrow-network payor contracts in and around Peoria,...more

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Big Summary Judgment Win for Hospital Defending $300M Exclusive Dealing Antitrust Suit

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After fending off a motion for judgment on the pleadings in March 2015, a small hospital in Peoria, Illinois lost on summary judgment in its $300 million antitrust suit alleging illegal exclusive dealing and attempted...more

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Hospital Wins First Round Against Largest Rival in Antitrust Suit Alleging Illegal Exclusive Dealing Agreements with Insurers

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The waves of change affecting health care providers include reimbursement and funding developments, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, technological and medical advances, provider network design transformations imposed by...more

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