consolidation

The PTC also spoke out against media consolidation, which accelerated in the 1990s, “the problem of having too few voices hold the microphone,” Winter said.

Yet if the business community was so readily nudged into support of what Ms. Legacki acknowledges to be a dangerous consolidation of power, how can it ever be considered trustworthy participants in a democracy?

He said regulators have signaled they believe consolidation is “healthy for the industry,” such as through faster approvals of bank tie-ups.

What are the potential benefits or drawbacks for consumers as more regional banks pursue a strategy of consolidation?

Assuming this comes to fruition, what will consolidation look like in healthcare?