Why Texas Should Slow Down on Healthcare Merger Bills
Healthcare attorneys John Saran and Harshita Rathore co-authored with U.S. Heart and Vascular CEO Robbie Allen a Law360 article discussing how Texas has emerged as a battleground in the debate over regulating healthcare consolidation, with three bills aiming to increase oversight and study the effects of healthcare mergers. The Texas bills, if passed, would require detailed reporting and disclosures for certain transactions. Some stakeholders warn that these measures could impose heavy burdens on independent and small providers, potentially limiting investment, reducing patient access and deterring growth, especially in rural and underserved areas. The authors note that the outcome in Texas could influence future state policies nationwide, noting those opposed favor a more targeted, data-driven approach to avoid unintended consequences for the healthcare industry.