Amedisys, UnitedHealth

US sues to block UnitedHealth's $3.3 bln purchase of Amedisys
The U.S. Department of Justice and three U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block UnitedHealth Group's $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys Inc , citing concerns that the deal would reduce competition in the home health services market.
Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys
The government is citing concerns the deal would hinder access to home health and hospice services in the U.S.
Amedisys falls as DOJ sues to block $3.3B sale to UnitedHealth (update)
Adds UnitedHealth comment.Amedisys (NASDAQ:AMED) dropped 1.8% as the Dept. of Justice confirmed it filed a lawsuit to challenge the home-health services provider's planned $3.3 billion sale to UnitedHealth (UNH).
UnitedHealth-Amedisys merger targeted by Justice Department
UnitedHealth announced its plan to buy Amedisys, a major home health care provider, more than a year ago. Home health is a growing business for the company. While legally headquartered in Louisiana, Amedisys keeps its executive offices in Nashville.
U.S. sues to block UnitedHealth’s $3.3B purchase of Amedisys
The U.S. Department of Justice and three U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys Inc, citing concerns that the deal would reduce competition in the home health services market.
DOJ sues to block UnitedHealth's acquisition of Amedisys
The merger would further consolidate UnitedHealth's standing as the dominant force in the American healthcare system, lawsuit says.
Justice Department and four Attorneys General block $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys Inc.
The Justice Department and four Attorneys General have blocked UnitedHealth Group Incorporated’s $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys Inc. The Attorneys General of Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York joined the blockade alongside the legal watchdog of the United States government,
Justice Department sues to block United Health merger with Amedisys
The U.S. Department of Justice, along with the attorneys general from Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to
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DOJ sues UnitedHealth amid $3.3 billion bid to buy home care giant Amedisys
A UnitedHealth spokesperson confirmed with WCCO that the suit involves the health insurance giant's proposed $3.3 billion ...
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Why UnitedHealth, Amedisys are standing behind their deal
UnitedHealth Group's Optum said the Justice Department's lawsuit to stop its acquisition of Amedisys is an overreach.
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Evaluating The DOJ’s Arguments Against The UnitedHealth Group-Amedisys Deal
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and four state attorneys general filed a lawsuit to block UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: ...
UnitedHealth's Optum Defends Multi-Billion Dollar Amedisys Deal, Ensures Competitive Landscape
An aging U.S. population is increasing demand for home health care. The Optum-Amedisys merger, with divestitures to ...
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Amedisys acqusition stalled by feds
UnitedHealth's planned acquisition of home health and hospice company Amedisys has stalled once again, this time due to the U ...
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DOJ files lawsuit to block UnitedHealth from purchasing Amedisys
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, citing ...