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.
DOJ sues UnitedHealth amid $3.3 billion bid to buy home care giant Amedisys
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
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).
Justice Department Sues to Block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 Billion Bid for Amedisys
Antitrust enforcers argue that the healthcare giant’s latest deal would illegally harm competition.
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.
Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth’s $3.3 billion Amedisys purchase
The Justice Department is suing to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys, citing concerns the combination would hinder access to home health and hospice services in the U.S. The antitrust complaint was filed in Maryland federal court Tuesday.
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
Home Health Care News5h
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: ...
Modern Healthcare1d
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.
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 ...
Nashville Post5h
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 ...
'Health Care Behemoth'?: DOJ Seeks Injunction Blocking $3.3B UnitedHealth Merger Proposal
The Justice Department will not hesitate to check unlawful consolidation and monopolization in the health care market that ...
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.