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Will antitrust concerns threaten Big 5 consolidation?

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http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/will-antitrust-concerns-threaten-big-5-consolidation/401480/

Potential consolidation deals among the nation’s major health insurers are sparking antitrust concerns. Among those moves being watched: Anthem going after Cigna; Aetna going after Humana; and UnitedHealth going after Aetna.  The Department of Justice plans to take a hard look if any deals are struck to address questions of whether mergers would suppress competition and present a negative impact to the market.

4 Michigan hospitals sued for blocking competition

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Hospitals allegedly conspired to carve out marketing territories in the state to limit competition between the facilities.

FTC and DOJ May Spoil Mega-Mergers Among Payers

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http://www.healthleadersmedia.com/page-1/HEP-318136/FTC-and-DOJ-May-Spoil-MegaMergers-Among-Payers

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Commission and the Department of Justice will scrutinize any potential mega mergers among health insurance companies for signs of market dominance and the attendant risk of higher costs.

The 8 biggest healthcare issues in 2015 so far

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125 things to know about the ‘big 5’ insurers

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Federal Court rules in favor of Teladoc, blocking Texas Medical Board rule and preserving telehealth in Texas

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Teladoc service to millions of Texans continues uninterrupted

How to spot the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ mergers

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Antitrust Lawsuits Target Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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http://www.wsj.com/articles/antitrust-lawsuits-target-blue-cross-and-blue-shield-1432750106

Customers, health-care providers accuse insurance network of acting as a cartel

Are Hospitals Are Robbing Us Blind?

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http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2015/03/america_s_hospitals_our_system_lets_big_hospitals_charge_exorbitant_prices.single.html

Hospital complex.