DOJ is suing to block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys because it says it would hurt access to home health and hospice services

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The antitrust complaint argues the potential merger is illegal because the two companies are "such large competitors" already — and the deal would give UnitedHealth too much control in many local markets.

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Author / Journalist: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, The Associated Press

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: United States

Topics: Department of Justice Antitrust UnitedHealth Group Mergers and acquisitions DOJ

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Published On: 2024-11-13 @ 09:51:14 (1 weeks ago)

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