Two Terre Haute, Indiana hospitals plan to merge under the state's 2021 COPA law.
Two rival hospitals in Terre Haute, Indiana are planning to merge under the state's 2021 Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) law, which allows mergers that reduce competition. The FTC has warned against COPAs, citing potential negative effects on prices, quality, and employee wages. The Indiana Department of Health will decide if the merger will improve health outcomes, access, and quality for the area's predominantly rural population.
July 03, 2024
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