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ACM procedure regarding analyses of product markets in hospital care
From now on, ACM will analyze product markets in hospital care at the patient group level. This approach corresponds with current developments in health care services. For example, we are seeing increased concentration in the health care market, and that … -
Detailed explanation of ACM procedure regarding analyses of product market in hospital care
From now on, ACM will analyze product markets in hospital care at the patient group level. In this paper, it explains the reasoning behind its choices. ACM also explains the choice regarding the designation of a DTC as basic care if at least 20 general … -
Product market definition in hospital care in the Netherlands
ACM commissioned SiRM and Twynstra Gudde to investigate what proportion of hospital care involves complex care and what the connections are in care provision within a hospital. This question is relevant to the definition of the product market by the … -
ACM clears merger between Bergman Clinics and NL Healthcare Clinics
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the merger between health care providers Bergman Clinics and NL Healthcare Clinics. These providers are independent treatment centers, focusing on specialist medical care that is … -
Explanatory notes: Intensified attention for anticompetitive risks of hospital mergers
ACM has, based on recent studies, intensified its attention for anticompetitive risks of hospital mergers. When assessing planned hospital mergers, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) estimates the effect of the change in the market … -
No clearance yet for merger between two southern Dutch hospitals
Two southern Dutch hospitals are not allowed to merger just yet. Based in the greater Eindhoven area, Catharina Hospital and St. Anna Hospital will have to apply for a merger license if they want to go through with their planned merger. This has been the … -
ACM clears merger between two Dutch hospitals in Amsterdam
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the merger between the Academic Medical Center (AMC) and the VU University Medical Center (VUmc) in the Dutch city of Amsterdam. ACM does not foresee any significant consequences for … -
Erasmus MC cleared to acquire ADRZ hospital
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the acquisition of the Admiraal de Ruyter Hospital (ADRZ) by the Erasmus University Medical Center (Erasmus MC). ADRZ has locations in the towns of Goes and Vlissingen, which are … -
ACM conference Impact Assessment 2016: programme
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) organised a conference on “Impact Assessment of Interventions of Competition and Consumer Authorities”, to pay tribute to the ten-year anniversary of the ACM’s (former NMa’s) Chief Economist Office. … -
Merger between two hospitals in Amsterdam requires further investigation
The Academic Medical Center (AMC) and het VU University Medical Center (VUmc), both based in Amsterdam, need to apply for a merger license with the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) first before they can proceed with their planned …