FTC Sues Texas Anesthesiology Provider USAP for Alleged Monopoly Causing Higher Prices

FTC sued Texas anesthesiology provider USAP for alleged monopoly power to raise prices and boost profits

FTC seeks to break up USAP's monopoly and permanently bar anticompetitive practices

FTC claims USAP grew from 400 to 4,500 providers since 2013 by acquiring independent practices

USAP has monopoly in Houston and Dallas, dominant in Austin, used to raise prices millions

USAP says FTC complaint flawed, threatens patient access and will negatively impact hospitals