Health Care

U.S. Regulators Sue to Block Insurer Mergers

The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday sued to challenge two separate health insurance mergers, Anthem Inc's purchase of Cigna Corp and Aetna Inc's acquisition of Humana Inc. Antitrust regulators are concerned about the impact that the two mergers would have on the insurance industry, as it would reduce the number of large insurers from five to three.

Partnerships Are the New M&A

Partnerships emerge as appealing alternative to M&A in midst of shifting and uncertain market environment.

Partnerships Are the New M&A

Partnerships emerge as appealing alternative to M&A in midst of shifting and uncertain market environment.

Justice Department to Challenge Two Health-Insurance Mergers

The Justice Department is close to challenging Anthem Inc.'s proposed acquisition of Cigna Corp. and Aetna Inc.'s planned combination with Humana Inc., according to people familiar with the matter, moves that would represent strong government pushback against consolidation in the health-insurance industry.

Herbalife Fined $200M, but FTC Says It's Not a Pyramid Scheme

Herbalife Ltd. is to pay $200 million in a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that will enable the company to avoid being classified as a pyramid scheme, a victory in its long-running battle with activist investor William Ackman.

Pharma Bro's Set For U.S. Fraud Trial in 2017

A federal judge on Thursday scheduled a trial for June 2017 in the U.S. government's securities fraud case against former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli, who became a lightning rod last year for criticism of soaring prescription drug prices.