US launches antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth, WSJ reports

Source: Reuters

US launches antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth, WSJ reports

Reuters
Updated Tue, February 27, 2024 at 6:55 PM EST·2 min read

(Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Investigators have in recent weeks been interviewing healthcare industry representatives in sectors where UnitedHealth competes, including doctor groups, the report said.

During their interviews, investigators have asked about issues including certain relationships between the company's UnitedHealthcare insurance unit and its Optum health services arm, which owns physician groups, among other assets.

UnitedHealth's unit, Optum Health, offers a range of healthcare solutions, from pharmacy benefit management to financial consultation and mental health support.

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