Lifespan, Care New England merger raises antitrust concerns, M&A experts say

If the deal to merge the seven Rhode Island hospitals and affiliated operations is approved, regulators—who are generally more skeptical of in-market hospital consolidation—will likely impose conditions to ensure competitive balance, experts said.

If the deal to merge the seven Rhode Island hospitals and affiliated operations is approved, regulators—who are generally more skeptical of in-market hospital consolidation—will likely impose conditions to ensure competitive balance, experts said.