Washington's attorney general says DaVita's doctor work limits broke state law and asks a court to void them and impose penalties. If upheld, rivals could gain access to doctors, but the claims are not proven in court.
If the court removes these limits, doctors and their colleagues could work with rival clinics. That could make it easier for other providers to compete with DaVita in Washington. The attorney general also seeks penalties. The claims have not been proven, so the size of any cost is unknown.
Washington's attorney general says Fresenius's doctor work limits broke state law and asks a court to void them and impose penalties. If upheld, rivals could gain access to doctors, but the claims are not proven in court.
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