U.S. Justice Dept has concerns over Aetna-Humana deal: source
By Caroline Humer and Diane Bartz (Reuters) – The U.S. Department of Justice has significant concerns about Aetna Inc's proposed acquisition of health insurer Humana Inc, a source familiar with the situation said on Thursday, and shares of Humana fell more than 11 percent. Aetna&039;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. …
