DOJ and Ohio file antitrust lawsuit against OhioHealth over payer contracts

The Justice Department and the state of Ohio filed an antitrust lawsuit against Ohio Health this week, accusing the health system of using “all-or-nothing” contracts to force insurance companies to include all of its hospitals and doctors. The case highlights federal and state scrutiny of hospital mergers and restrictive contracting practices, which have potential impacts on payers, patients and health care markets nationwide.

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