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The DOJ’s New Playbook: Labor Monopsony and the UHG/Amedisys Deal
Published 6 months, 4 weeks ago
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Antitrust isn't just about consumer prices anymore—it’s about worker leverage. In this episode of EconWorks, we unpack the DOJ's landmark challenge to UnitedHealth Group’s acquisition of Amedisys. We discuss how regulators used the new 2023 Merger Guidelines to prove that consolidating home health providers creates a "monopsony trap" that suppresses wages for frontline nurses. We also explore the "continuum of care" defense and why the courts ultimately forced a record-breaking 164-location divestiture.
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