How the DOJ Stopped the Largest Healthcare Merger in History | EconWorks

The U.S. Department of Justice just forced the largest outpatient healthcare divestiture in history. But this wasn’t just a standard monopoly case—it was a battle over “stealth consolidation” and the future of healthcare workers. Join Ecan as we break down the antitrust economics behind the $3.3 billion UnitedHealth/Amedisys merger, the 2023 Merger Guidelines, and how healthcare conglomerates are building closed platforms to steer patient referrals.Read the full economic analysis at This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.econworks.com/subscribe

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