Kevin Hahm

State-level scrutiny of private equity in health care intensifies as new laws emerge, shifting focus from federal antitrust enforcement.

Antitrust scrutiny of physician combinations likely will remain a key area of focus for enforcement as consolidation of physician practices continues through acquisitions by health systems, payers, and private equity firms.

Physician practices looking to engage in merger & acquisition activity should be cognizant of the government antitrust risks