Question

Since? 1987, hundreds of hospital mergers have taken place in the United States.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission usually challenges hospital mergers.

A.

True

B.

False

The FTC will not challenge a hospital merger if the merger will not substantially lessen competition.

??

So a hospital merger would be challenged if the merger increases the likelihood of market power.

A.

True

B.

False

A hospital merger would not be challenged if it allowed hospitals to reduce costs.

A.

True

B.

False

A hospital merger would be challenged if it eliminates any hospitals.

A.

True

B.

False

Answer 1

Since? 1987, hundreds of hospital mergers have taken place in the United States. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission usually challenges hospital mergers.

A. True

The FTC will not challenge a hospital merger if the merger will not substantially lessen competition. So a hospital merger would be challenged if the merger increases the likelihood of market power.

A. True

A hospital merger would not be challenged if it allowed hospitals to reduce costs.

A.True

A hospital merger would be challenged if it eliminates any hospitals.

A.True