The U.S. Justice Department, joined by three U.S. states, filed a lawsuit on November 12, 2024, to block UnitedHealth Group's proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys Inc. The lawsuit cites concerns that the deal would harm competition in the market for home health services.
The Justice Department's complaint argues that the acquisition would give UnitedHealth too much control in many local markets, potentially leading to reduced choices and higher costs for consumers. This action follows UnitedHealth's previous acquisition of LHC Group, another major competitor of Amedisys.
State attorneys general from Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York joined the federal lawsuit, emphasizing the broad regulatory opposition to the proposed merger. This legal challenge poses a significant hurdle to UnitedHealth's expansion plans in the home health sector.
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