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UnitedHealth Group agrees to acquire Equian LLC, a health-care payments firm, for approximately $3.2 billion. The acquisition will likely integrate Equian into UnitedHealth's Optum health-services arm, expanding its capabilities in payment processing for health-care companies and insurers. This move aligns with UnitedHealth's strategy to diversify its offerings and leverage Optum's expertise in the evolving health-care landscape. The deal underscores the ongoing trend of mergers and acquisitions within the health-care sector.
Thursday, 20 June, 2019