Exclusive Network Agreements Gets Stamp Of Approval From Seventh Circuit

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In an opinion written by Judge Posner, the Seventh Circuit on Friday, June 9, 2017...
United States Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

In an opinion written by Judge Posner, the Seventh Circuit on Friday, June 9, 2017, affirmed OSF Saint Francis Medical Center's summary judgment win in a $300 million antitrust suit brought by a smaller competitor alleging unlawful exclusive dealing and attempted monopolization.  This alert discusses the Court's decision in this case, which is a notable precedent for hospitals and provider networks — particularly those with substantial market shares — that wish to negotiate narrow and exclusive network agreements with payors.

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