| The settlement among Sutter Health and a group of self-funded employers along with the California Attorney General's office was reached in mid-October.  | The Sacramento–based nonprofit health system was accused by prosecutors of violating state antitrust laws by wielding its massive market power in Northern California to drive up prices.
| | As part of the agreement, Sutter will limit what it charges patients for out-of-network services, stop 'all-or-nothing' contracting deals, and abide by a court-approved compliance monitor for the next 10 years. |
The American Hospital Association criticized the settlement, saying it will benefit "dominant commercial health insurance companies." Read the full story... Related coverage | 
