Breaking News: FTC stops hospital purchase

Federal agency says proposed acquisition would substantially reduce competition and health care cost

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FTC sues to block Methodist purchase of Saint Francis By Jane Roberts Updated: November 13, 2020 3:15 PM CT Methodist Le Bonheur includes Methodist University Hospital on Union Avenue. The Federal Trade Commission is blocking Methodist’s attempt to purchase two Saint Francis Hospitals. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian) Federal agency says proposed acquisition would substantially reduce competition and health care costs would rise, according to its complaint. View this article on our website Support quality, local journalism and access exclusive content by becoming a subscriber at dailymemphian.com. ..... You received this email because you signed up to receive emails from The Daily Memphian. Unsubscribe from this email  Manage Email Preferences Subscribe | Donate | Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Daily Memphian 254 Court Ave., Suite 400 Memphis, TN 38103 901-501-NEWS (6397)