2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 19-129 - Merger or consolidation of hospitals


MD Health-Gen Code § 19-129 (2013) What's This?

§19-129.

(a) Notwithstanding the fact that a merger or consolidation may limit free economic competition, the Commission may approve the merger or consolidation of 2 or more hospitals if the merger or consolidation:

(1) Is not inconsistent with the State health plan or any institution-specific plan;

(2) Will result in the delivery of more efficient and effective hospital services; and

(3) Is in the public interest.

(b) Notwithstanding the fact that a merger or consolidation or the joint ownership and operation of major medical equipment may limit free economic competition, a hospital may engage in a merger or consolidation or the joint ownership of major medical equipment that has been approved by the Commission under this section.

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