
Episode #1
Breaking the Chains: Economic and Legal Analysis of Mandatory Divestiture for Vertically Integrated Healthcare Conglomerates
<p>In this episode, Jermaine E. Whiteside examines the growing consolidation of the U.S. healthcare marketplace through the lens of CVS Health’s vertical integration strategy case study. The discussion evaluates antitrust theory, market concentration, and the downstream consequences for patient access, independent providers, labor dynamics, and public accountability. Drawing on economic governance principles and policy-oriented analysis, the episode situates healthcare consolidation within broader debates on competition law, regulatory capture, and ethical stewardship in essential service markets.</p><p>This episode is intended for scholars, policymakers, healthcare administrators, and faith-informed leaders seeking a disciplined, evidence-informed conversation about market power an...






