FTC Sues Hospital Giants To Block Recent Merger

HCA Healthcare and LCMC Health were sued by the Federal Trade Commission for their recently completed hospital acquisition deal.
The FTC is seeking to dismantle the merger and impose penalties on the hospital systems for violating antitrust laws.
The hospital groups argue the FTC is overstepping in trying to block the deal which has already closed.
The lawsuit shows the FTC is aggressively scrutinizing hospital mergers that could reduce competition locally.
The high-stakes legal battle highlights the tension between healthcare consolidation and maintaining market competition.