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UnitedHealth-Amedisys referral to magistrate judge sparks settlement hopes

By Flavia Fortes ( February 25, 2025, 19:15 GMT | Comment) -- The US Department of Justice’s challenge of UnitedHealth’s acquisition of Amedisys has been referred to a magistrate judge for a conference on a potential settlement. The companies likely have a new proposal with a stronger remedy offer that may persuade antitrust officials to settle. Magistrate judges also play a key role in settling cases, and the order by a federal judge in Maryland means the parties will attempt to find an alternative dispute resolution to potentially avoid trial in October.The US Department of Justice’s challenge of UnitedHealth’s acquisition of Amedisys has been referred to a magistrate judge for a conference on a potential settlement....

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