Court Ruling Clears Path for UnitedHealth’s $3.3 Billion Acquisition

A federal court has delivered a significant legal victory to UnitedHealth Group, removing a major obstacle for the company’s planned $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys. The decision comes as a welcome development for the healthcare giant during what has otherwise been a challenging year.

In a Friday evening ruling, a federal judge in Maryland denied the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to suspend the review process for the Amedisys takeover. The government agency had sought a pause in proceedings, citing budget constraints as justification for the delay.

The court determined that public interest would be better served by maintaining the current timeline rather than implementing a suspension. Both parties involved in the case must now propose schedules... Read more...