Investors have long been concerned the deal might pose a competition issue for antitrust regulators.
The U.S. Department of Justice has significant concerns about Aetna’s proposed acquisition of health insurer Humana, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday, sending shares of Humana down as much as 11%.
Aetna’s purchase of Humana would combine two of the largest providers of Medicare Advantage plans for elderly people, and investors have long been concerned the deal might pose a competition issue for antitrust regulators.
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