Sec. 1.5. (a) As used in this chapter, "merger" means any change of ownership, including:
(1) an acquisition or transfer of assets; or
(2) the purchase of stock effectuated by a merger agreement.
(b) As used in this chapter, "merger agreement" means an agreement between two (2) or more hospitals for the consolidation by merger or other acquisition or transfer of assets by which ownership or control over substantially all of the stock, assets, or activities of one (1) or more previously licensed and operating hospitals is placed under the control of another licensed hospital or other entity that controls hospitals.
As added by P.L.62-2022, SEC.3.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 15. Certificate of Public Advantage of Hospital Mergers
16-21-15-0.5. Findings; Applicability
16-21-15-1. Application of Chapter
16-21-15-1.5. "Merger"; "Merger Agreement"
16-21-15-2. Affect on Antitrust Immunity; Requirements for Subsequent Purchases
16-21-15-3. Merger Agreement Application; Requirements; Filing; Fees; Costs
16-21-15-5. Termination of Certificate
16-21-15-6. Annual Review; Expiration; Costs
16-21-15-7. Monitoring of Hospital; Costs; Charges for Hospital Services; Investment of Cost Savings
16-21-15-9. Authority Over Hospitals Granted a Certificate; Deficiency Notice; Investigations