Updated: Reimbursement Questions Jeopardize Hillrom/Bardy Merger

Hillrom is reconsidering its planned $375m acquisition of Bardy Diagnostics because of Novitas' plan to cut Medicare reimbursement for extended cardiac monitoring. Bardy is suing to complete the deal.

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[Update: On 12 July, the Delaware Court of Chancery ordered Hillrom to proceed with its proposed acquisition of Bardy Diagnostics, denying Hillrom's claim of a Material Adverse Event under the terms of the acquisition agreement. The companies completed the deal on 6 August, making Bardy a wholly owned subsidiary of Hillrom.

"Following the Delaware Court of Chancery’s Ruling two weeks ago, we thoroughly explored and assessed a variety of strategic options....

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