California sues hospital network over high health costs

The Hill: California on Friday sued one of the largest hospitals in the state for "anticompetitive practices" that increase health care costs.

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra (D) alleges Sutter Health has used its power to exclude competition and increase prices for patients substantially.

“Sutter Health is throwing its weight around in the healthcare market, engaging in illegal, anticompetitive pricing that hurts California families,” Becerra said in a statement. “These tactics are risking Californians’ lives by driving up the cost of healthcare for everyone."

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