UnitedHealth Group to Acquire Steward Health Care's Physician Practice Amidst Change Healthcare Cyberattack

The acquisition comes as Steward Health faces financial difficulties, raising concerns over potential impacts on healthcare access and costs.

UnitedHealth Group plans to buy Steward Health Care’s physician practice, expanding its network amidst Steward's financial turmoil.
The deal faces scrutiny for potential antitrust violations and its impact on healthcare access and costs in Massachusetts.
A recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare has raised questions about cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, with calls for increased standards.
Critics worry the acquisition could lead to higher healthcare prices and decreased competition, despite UnitedHealth's significant healthcare footprint.
Federal and state regulators are urged to closely examine the deal for antitrust violations and its broader implications on the healthcare landscape.