FTC claims Ohio hospital's acquisition pivot as antitrust victory

The FTC successfully challenged an anticompetitive hospital acquisition in Ohio, leading Fairfield Medical Center to pivot from a deal with OhioHealth to a more competitive acquisition by Adena Health. The FTC underscored strict criteria for the 'failing firm defense' and emphasized the need for a genuine, competitive shop process to preserve healthcare competition in rural areas.

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