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American Medical Association
Physicians Charge Health Insurer Merger Not In the Public Interest
June 1st, 2008
The American Medical Association, Nevada State Medical Association and Clark County Medical Society announced they have filed joint comments seeking to reject the final judgment proposed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the acquisition of Sierra Health Services by United Health Group. The three physician organizations filed comments to the DOJ and the federal court in the District of Columbia under the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act (Tunney Act) because the DOJ's actions are seriously inadequate to protect high-quality medical care from the anti-competitive nature of this merger. "The acquisition of Sierra by UnitedHealth creates an...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-06-01)
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