Private-Equity Firm Welsh Carson Settles FTC Monopolization Case
The regulator revived claims that the firm tried to monopolize the Texas anesthesia-provider market after a judge had dismissed similar allegations last year.
US FTC, Welsh Carson settle antitrust anesthesiology case
The Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it has reached a settlement with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and its affiliates in a case that accused the private equity firm of suppressing competition for anesthesiology services in Texas.
FTC notches modest victory in reining in Welsh Carson’s anesthesia empire
The FTC announced Friday it reached a settlement with Welsh Carson that limits the private equity firm’s involvement in its anesthesia business, which the agency deemed a monopoly.
Welsh Carson agrees to pare back anesthesia market power to avoid new FTC suit
Antitrust regulators have reached a deal with Welsh, Carson, Anderson and Stowe that doesn’t penalize the private equity firm for rolling up the market for anesthesia services in Texas, but tries to prevent it from happening again.
Welsh Carson Settles Anesthesia Anti-Competition Allegations -- Update
Welsh Carson also must get prior approval from the FTC for future investments in anesthesia and for certain acquisitions by any majority-owned Welsh Carson anesthesia group. It must also give 30-days prior notice for certain transactions involving other hospital-based physician practices.
FTC settles with PE firm backing US Anesthesia Partners
In its complaint, the FTC alleged WCAS, through its portfolio company USAP, participated in an anticompetitive scheme to consolidate anesthesiology practices in Texas and increase prices to patients for profit.
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Private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe will contribute $600 million to a joint venture with Humana. The funds will be used to develop primary care centers for Medicare patients under ...
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Humana And Private Equity Finalize $1.4 Billion Curo Health Hospice Deal
In that $4 billion deal, Humana is part of the same consortium that includes TPG and Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. “The Consortium intends to combine Curo with the hospice business of Kindred ...
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Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Expands Operating Partner Team With Three Strategic Hires
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a leading private equity firm specializing in the technology and healthcare industries, is pleased to announce the ...