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In the latest trading session, UnitedHealth Group (UNH) closed at $589.65, marking a -0.44% move from the previous day.
UNH and the broader health insurance industry will likely focus on cost-cutting initiatives and lobbying for better government reimbursement rates over time.
UnitedHealth (UNH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
The DOJ suggests that UNH's acquisitions reflect a strategy of buying competitors rather than competing directly, potentially giving it control over multiple markets.
The Justice Department and three U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block UnitedHealth Group's $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys Inc over concern the deal would harm competition in the market for home health services, the department said.
The U.S. Justice Department is moving to block UnitedHealth Group's $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys Inc. over concerns the deal would harm competition in the market for home health services, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Market reactions sharply diverged among healthcare companies as investors expect changes to Obamacare, Medicare.