Judge's Ruling Against FTC In Hospital Merger Case An 'Unexpected Twist'

However, speculation now surrounds whether the Federal Trade Commission will take the unusual tact of continuing its challenge to the proposed merger despite the federal judge's ruling. Meanwhile, in other hospital news, an Illinois state review board has approved the University of Chicago Medical Center's expansion plan, and a Georgia safety-net hospital is regrouping after Novant Health decided to back away from a possible partnership.

Modern Healthcare: FTC May Not Take No For An Answer After Surprising Hospital Merger Defeat

A federal judge's unusual ruling Monday against the Federal Trade Commission might not be the last unexpected twist in the agency's case against a Pennsylvania hospital merger, experts say. (Schencker, 5/10)

The Associated Press: Illinois Board Approves U Of Chicago Hospital Expansion

A state review board has approved a $269 million expansion proposal from the University of Chicago Medical Center that includes an adult trauma center. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board unanimously approved the plan Tuesday in Normal. (5/10)

Georgia Health News: Collapse Of Novant Deal Leaves Memorial Health In A Quandary

The CEO of Memorial Health said Tuesday that the Savannah safety-net hospital system “has to do some regrouping’’ in the wake of Novant Health’s decision to back off a partnership. North Carolina-based Novant terminated negotiations Monday after months of talks, citing a conflict with the Chatham County Hospital Authority. (Miller, 5/10)

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