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PE Firm Escapes FTC’s Challenge to Texas Anesthesiology Roll-Up

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A Texas federal court dismissed the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against private equity (PE) owner, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (Welsh Carson), while allowing to proceed the agency’s challenge against U.S....more

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District Court Grants Welsh Carson’s Motion to Dismiss in FTC’s “Roll-Up” Monopolization Case; Case Against U.S. Anesthesia...

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The FTC’s enforcement efforts against private equity hit a significant roadblock on May 13 when a federal judge granted Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe’s (Welsh Carson) motion to dismiss the agency’s complaint against the...more

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FTC Follows Through on Promise to Roll Over Health Care Roll Ups

Since the beginning of Chair Khan’s tenure at the Federal Trade Commission (and in line with President Biden’s aim to curb rising health care costs), the current FTC has committed to bring enforcement actions against health...more

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FTC sues PE fund and its portfolio company, signaling continued and growing focus on PE funds and roll-up acquisitions

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On September 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a groundbreaking complaint in federal court against PE fund Welsh Carson and its portfolio company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners (USAP), making good on its promise...more

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FTC Sues Private Equity Firm and Anesthesia Group Alleging Unlawful Monopolization in Texas Market

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Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed suit in federal district court alleging that U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. (“USAP”), and the private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“Welsh Carson”), which...more

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Commissioner Chopra Releases Statement on Private Equity Physician Practice Roll-Ups with FTC/DOJ HSR Annual Report

On Wednesday, an FTC Commissioner used the occasion of a routine report to Congress to send a warning shot to private equity firms, especially those rolling up health care providers. Commissioner Rohit Chopra, an advisor to...more

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