UnitedHealth and Amedisys are finally on the same page as federal regulators.

The companies have been trying to merge since January 2023, though the Department of Justice held up the deal , arguing it would obliterate competition for home health and hospice services in certain U.S. markets. But under a new settlement between UnitedHealth, Amedisys and regulators disclosed Thursday, the $3.3 billion deal is now on a glide path to closure, according to experts.

“Given the fact that United is likely very eager to put this behind them, it’s more than likely to progress forward,” said Joe Widmar, director of mergers and acquisitions at consultancy West Monroe.

The agreement still needs to be approved by a judge after a public comment period. That, and other regulatory requirements around t

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