The Justice Department and four Democratic state attorneys general argued that United’s takeover would limit competition and harm consumers needing home or hospice care. UnitedHealth Group Inc, Amedisys Inc, Optum Inc, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, Suits and Litigation (Civil), Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, United States Politics and Government, Home Health Care, Elder Care, Hospice Care, Justice Department, Attorneys General, Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, New York State The Justice Department and four Democratic state attorneys general argued that United’s takeover would limit competition and harm consumers needing home or hospice care. NYT > Business