Lifeline or Monopoly? MU Health Care Plan Would Allow Expansion Even if Competition Shrinks

Lifeline or monopoly? MU Health Care plan would allow expansion even if competition shrinks

A bill pending in the Missouri Legislature would allow the state to grant immunity from all state and federal antitrust laws to the University of Missouri’s governor-appointed Board of Curators to acquire other hospitals or clinics “regardless of the competitive consequences.” (Meg Cunningham/The Beacon)In Hermann, Missouri, only 24 beds are available at the city’s critical access hospital. The hospital has been forced to whittle away at service…

Lifeline or monopoly? MU Health Care plan would allow expansion even if competition shrinks - Stateline Publications

A bill pending in the Missouri Legislature would allow the state to grant immunity from all state and federal antitrust laws to the University of Missouri’s governor-appointed Board of Curators to acquire other hospitals or clinics “regardless of the competitive consequences.” (Meg Cunningham/The Beacon)In Hermann, Missouri, only 24 beds are available at the city’s critical access hospital. The hospital has been forced to whittle away at service…

Lifeline or monopoly? MU Health Care plan would allow expansion even if competition shrinks - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

A bill pending in the Missouri Legislature would allow the state to grant immunity from all state and federal antitrust laws to the University of Missouri’s governor-appointed Board of Curators to acquire other hospitals or clinics “regardless of the competitive consequences.” (Meg Cunningham/The Beacon)In Hermann, Missouri, only 24 beds are available at the city’s critical access hospital. The hospital has been forced to whittle away at service…

Lifeline or monopoly? MU Health Care plan would allow expansion even if competition shrinks - The Mexico Ledger

A bill pending in the Missouri Legislature would allow the state to grant immunity from all state and federal antitrust laws to the University of Missouri’s governor-appointed Board of Curators to acquire other hospitals or clinics “regardless of the competitive consequences.” (Meg Cunningham/The Beacon)In Hermann, Missouri, only 24 beds are available at the city’s critical access hospital. The hospital has been forced to whittle away at service…

Rural lifeline or potential monopoly? MU Health Care plan would allow expansion even if competition shrinks

In Hermann, Missouri, only 24 beds are available at the city’s critical access hospital.  Takeaways Legislation in the Missouri General Assembly would grant MU Health Care and the University of Missouri Board of Curators immunity from state and federal antitrust laws in 25 counties across central Missouri.  Supporters say the measure could be a lifeline for struggling rural hospitals by making partnerships or acquisitions easier and faster to …