Healths

Breakthrough in Competition: Judge Moves Forward with Particle Health’s Antitrust Challenge Against Epic

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A federal judge in San Francisco has decided to move forward with an antitrust lawsuit filed by Particle Health against Epic, a prominent health software company. The ruling, announced recently, allows the case to proceed, raising significant implications for the healthcare technology landscape. The lawsuit, initiated by Particle Health in May, accuses Epic of engaging in anti-competitive practices that limit interoperability in the electronic health records (EHR) market. Particle Health, a startup focused on streamlining patient data access, claims that Epic’s tactics hinder innovation and place unnecessary barriers on smaller companies striving to enhance healthcare … Read more

Legal Turmoil Ends: Sanford Health’s Torso Lawsuit Dismissed as Monarch Waste Drops Claims Amid Bankruptcy

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FARGO, N.D. — A lawsuit claiming that Sanford Health improperly disposed of a human torso has been dropped, ending a contentious legal battle with Texas-based Monarch Waste Technologies. Court documents filed on June 30 confirmed that the civil suit was dismissed without costs or attorneys’ fees to either party. In a statement released on July 10, Sanford asserted that the allegations had no merit. The health care provider expressed satisfaction at the outcome, noting that no financial obligations arose from the dismissal. The dispute between Sanford and Monarch extended beyond two years, with Monarch alleging … Read more

Federal Trade Commission Blocks John Muir Health’s $142.5 Million Acquisition of San Ramon Regional Medical Center, Citing Competition Concerns

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San Ramon, California – John Muir Health has abandoned its plans to acquire Tenet Healthcare’s San Ramon Regional Medical Center after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit to block the move, citing concerns about competition in the area. The San Ramon Medical Center, a 123-bed acute care hospital located west of Oakland, sits just 14 miles away from another John Muir Health hospital. Federal regulators argue that the proposed acquisition would “substantially lessen competition for critical healthcare services” along the I-680 corridor, which spans parts of California’s Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. A … Read more