The department is considering the tie-ups of four of the biggest U.S. health insurers -- Aetna Inc. with Humana Inc., and Anthem Inc. with Cigna Corp. -- two mergers that would leave the country with only three major insurers, down from five. Judging by the department’s record under Baer’s leadership, the combinations may face hurdles in trying to convince the government to clear the transactions.
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