Coffee Klatch - NC Hospitals: Non-Profit Monopolies, Consolidation, and CON Laws

Join us for a casual conversation and some good coffee. Below are some suggested short articles to read. Even if you don’t get a chance to read them, please join us anyway!

**https://substack.com/@alexberenson?r=1opx9b&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=stories&shareImageVariant=image**

**https://mises.org/mises-wire/government-regulated-healthcare-there-no-competition-no-competition**

**https://www.cato.org/commentary/nonprofit-hospitals-community-benefits-should-square-their-tax-exemptions-they-often**

**https://www.johnlocke.org/the-trouble-with-rational-basis-review-part-one-a-case-study/**

**https://www.northcarolinahealthnews.org/2026/05/06/wakemed-touts-benefits-of-atrium-deal-after-weekend-backlash/**

Longer publication with data and recommendations:
**https://bipartisanpolicy.org/issue-brief/health-care-provider-consolidation/**