Healthcare Transaction State Premerger Notification Requirements

Access this state law survey from Lexis Practical Guidance – Healthcare for up-to-date information on state laws and pending state legislation that impose premerger notification requirements on transactions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, affiliations, or similar combinations) involving one or more healthcare providers (e.g., health systems, hospitals, or provider groups). Review the types of transactions covered, timing and notice requirements, and the state agency’s review criteria in determining potential anticompetitive behavior.

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