The US FTC advises against providing a Certificate of Public Advantage in a proposed merger between two New York hospitals (SUNY Upstate Medical University / Crouse Health System)

FTC Staff Opposes Proposed Certificate of Public Advantage That Could Shield SUNY Upstate Medical University’s Acquisition of Crouse Health System from Antitrust Scrutiny* Analysis shows New York hospital merger would likely harm competition, patients, and hospital workers The Federal Trade Commission staff submitted a comment to the New York State Department of Health opposing a request by SUNY Upstate Medical University and Crouse Health System to grant a certificate of public advantage, also known as a COPA, which could shield the merger from antitrust laws and