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Health eSource December 2020

Vol. 17 No. 4  

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Representations and Warranties Insurance: An Essential Component of Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions

The aggregate value of global transactions in the mergers and acquisitions market exceeded $3 trillion annually between 2014 and 2019. With surplus capital, consistent growth, and low interest rates helping to drive this trend, optimistic buyers hoping to seize the opportunities of a strong market found themselves exploring options that would allow them to present sellers with more attractive offers while creating a competitive advantage over other bidders.

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State Enforcers Expanding Premerger and Antitrust Jurisdiction Over Healthcare Transactions: Guidance for This Growing Trend

Given the importance and rising costs of healthcare as well as a concern about whether federal authorities have the same interests and incentives to enforce the antitrust laws, recently states have taken actions to be better informed about, challenge, or prevent healthcare affiliations.