The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has praised the decision to withdraw a proposed merger between two Indiana hospitals, a development that transpired after the FTC exerted influence on state regulators. Comments from Hannah Garden-Monheit, a representative of the FTC, reflect optimism as the Indiana Department of Health appears to be considering public opposition to the merger. The FTC hopes that the health department will ultimately deny the certificate of public advantage necessary for the merger to proceed.
For further information, visit the report on the FTC’s involvement in the Indiana hospital merger proposal.