The health care industry is being transformed. Rapid consolidation, taking the form of both mergers and acquisitions and rapidly shifting alliances and contractual relations, has led to a marked increase in concentration. Within the next few years, many markets are predicted to be dominated by a...

The health care industry is being transformed. Large firms are merging and acquiring other firms. Alliances and contractual relations between players in this market are shifting rapidly. Within the next few years, many markets are predicted to be dominated by a few large firms. Antitrust...

The health care industry is being transformed. Large firms are merging and acquiring other firms. Alliances and contractual relations between players in this market are shifting rapidly. Within the next few years, many markets are predicted to be dominated by a few large firms. Antitrust...

Intro -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 The Transformation of the Health Care System -- 2 The Current Treatment:A Strong Dose of Competition -- 3 Antitrust Policy in Health Care Markets -- 4 Market Definition in Health Care Antitrust Cases Involving Consolidation -- 5 Entry Barriers in Health...

Frontmatter -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. The Transformation of the Health Care System -- 2. The Current Treatment: A Strong Dose of Competition -- 3. Antitrust Policy in Health Care Markets -- 4. Market Definition in Health Care Antitrust Cases Involving Consolidation --...