DOJ Set to Sue UnitedHealth to Block $3.3 Billion Amedisys Acquisition

The U.S. Department of Justice is set to file a lawsuit to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, citing antitrust concerns over competition in the home healthcare market. This legal action follows a previous attempt by the DOJ to challenge another UnitedHealth merger, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of the company’s aggressive expansion strategy in healthcare services.