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BakerHostetler partner Lee Simowitz spoke as part of the panel, "Negotiating the antitrust minefield," during Modern Healthcare’s Virtual Conference and Expo.
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Lee Simowitz spoke as part of the panel, "Negotiating the
antitrust minefield," during Modern Healthcare'sVirtual Conference and Expo, "Building
Tomorrow's Delivery Model: Forging a Path to Value," on
October 15. The Affordable Care Act is driving ever-increasing
rates of consolidation in the healthcare industry. But even as
hospitals and health systems explore new agreements, they must also
weigh potential antitrust scrutiny from the Federal Trade
Commission. "It's essential for acquisition planning to
include a realistic assessment of any antitrust risk that the
transaction may encounter," said Simowitz. During this
concurrent session, the panel reviewed recent high-profile
antitrust cases, highlighted deals most likely to attract antitrust
attention, and provided their predictions for the coming year and
beyond.
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