Justice Department Investigates UnitedHealth Group For Antitrust Violations: Report

The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH), the behemoth behind America’s largest health insurer and a major player in drug benefits management and healthcare services, as reported Tuesday by The Wall Street Journal. This marks a significant move by the DOJ to examine the competitive practices of one of the health care sector’s biggest entities.

News of the probe sent UnitedHealth Group’s shares down by 2.27% in Wednesday’s trading session.

Focus Areas: The probe is zeroing in on the dynamics …

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