Justice Department Files Suit to Block UnitedHealth's $3.3 Billion Amedisys Acquisition
The lawsuit argues that the merger would reduce competition in the home health and hospice markets, potentially harming patients and healthcare workers.
- The DOJ, along with four states, filed an antitrust lawsuit in Maryland to stop UnitedHealth from acquiring Amedisys.
- Concerns center around reduced competition in home health and hospice services, affecting patients, insurers, and healthcare providers.
- UnitedHealth previously acquired LHC Group, making it and Amedisys the largest home health providers in the U.S.
- UnitedHealth and Amedisys argue the merger would enhance innovation and improve patient care, vowing to contest the lawsuit.
- This marks the second DOJ lawsuit against UnitedHealth's acquisitions, following a failed attempt to block a 2022 merger with Change Healthcare.
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