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Case Status
Pending
In the Matter of Lifespan Corporation, a corporation, and Care New England Health Systems, a corporation
FTC Matter/File Number
211 0031
Docket Number
9406
Â鶹´«Ã½ Type
Part 3 Administrative Complaints

Case Summary

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Trade Commission authorized an administrative complaint, and a suit in federal court blocking the proposed merger of Rhode Island’s two largest healthcare providers. The agency alleged the deal would lead to higher prices and lower quality care. The FTC, jointly with the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, filed a complaint in federal district court seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop the deal and to maintain the status quo pending an administrative trial on the merits of the case. On March 2, 2022, the Commission issued a statement regarding the parties’ decision to abandon the transaction.