UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys is being targeted by federal antitrust regulators who say the merger would hurt competition in the home health care sector. The U.S. Department of Justice said Tuesday it was suing to block ...

The U.S. Justice Department and four states sued Tuesday to block UnitedHealth Group’s proposed $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, a Louisiana-based home health company that would further United’s push into the home care and hospice markets.

Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.

The Department of Justice and four states have sued Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group's proposed acquisition of Amedisys.

NEW YORK -- 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 Justice Department on Tuesday sued to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys, alleging the deal would give the health-industry giant too much power over the market for home health and hospice services.