The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued New York-Presbyterian Hospital for using anticompetitive contract terms, stating that New York-Presbyterian uses its market power to protect its margins, impede competition from rival hospitals, and prevent employers and unions from creating budget-conscious health plans. According to the complaint, NYP imposes restrictions in its contracts that prevent payors from offering plans that do not place NYP in the plan’s most-favored tier. Additionally, payors are required to include all NYP hospitals in their networks if they want to include any NYP hospital. The suit also claims NYP prevents payors from offering lower copays when patients receive care at non-NYP facilities. The DOJ claims NYP’s actions constitute violations of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, which prohibits contracts that restrain fair trade.

Court Documents:

3/28/2026: Initial Complaint Document

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