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Hospitals and antitrust: defining markets, setting standards

J Zwanziger1, G Melnick, K M Eyre

  • 1University of Rochester.

Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study proposes a new market definition approach for antitrust analysis in healthcare markets with selective contracting insurance plans. It outlines a method and discusses policy implications for competition.

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Area of Science:

  • Antitrust Law
  • Health Economics
  • Market Analysis

Background:

  • Market definition is crucial for antitrust evaluations.
  • Selective contracting by insurance plans significantly impacts market dynamics.
  • Existing market definition methods may not adequately address these complexities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an alternative approach for defining geographic and product markets.
  • To address markets where selectively contracting insurance plans are prevalent.
  • To explore policy implications arising from this new market definition.

Main Methods:

  • The paper outlines a novel framework for market definition.
  • It analyzes the specific characteristics of markets with selective contracting.
  • Policy implications are drawn based on the proposed approach.

Main Results:

  • A refined method for market definition in specialized healthcare contexts is presented.
  • The approach considers the unique influence of selective contracting insurers.
  • Potential impacts on antitrust enforcement and policy are identified.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed market definition approach offers a more accurate analysis in complex healthcare markets.
  • This framework can enhance the effectiveness of antitrust scrutiny.
  • Further policy development may be warranted based on these findings.

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