Summary
Geisinger and Evangelical Community Hospital in Pennsylvania agreed to pay $28.5 million to settle claims about a no-poach deal. The deal is about an alleged agreement that prevented the hospitals from hiring each other's staff. A judge needs to approve this settlement, and if approved, funds will be distributed to about 12,000 workers.
Key Facts
- Geisinger and Evangelical Hospital settled a lawsuit for $28.5 million over a no-poach agreement.
- Geisinger will pay $19 million, and Evangelical will pay $9.5 million.
- The settlement needs approval from a judge in Pennsylvania.
- Approximately 12,000 healthcare workers will get a share, with each getting at least $250.
- The alleged agreement aimed to reduce staff hiring competition and keep wages low.
- The lawsuit began with claims by three nurses in February 2021.
- Both health systems have large numbers of employees in Central Pennsylvania.
- The Department of Justice investigated the deal, indicating it harmed competition for jobs and healthcare services.
