DOJ and Ohio Sue OhioHealth for Alleged Anticompetitive Contracting Practices Amidst Continued Scrutiny in Health Care Services Markets
- March 27, 2026
- William Hallett Efron , Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
- Sam Sullivan , Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP
On February 20, 2026, the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) and the state of Ohio filed a lawsuit against OhioHealth, the largest hospital system in central Ohio, challenging its contracting practices with commercial health insurers (or payers). The lawsuit alleges that the hospital system used its market power to contractually restrict payers from offering health plans featuring lower-cost rival hospitals and informing patients that cheaper options are available. The DOJ and Ohio (collectively, the government) alleges these restrictions prevent payers from introducing “budget-conscious plans” to the Columbus, Ohio area, including through narrow networks and tiering.
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