Acadiana Business Advocate

Tuesday, March 29th, 2022

National company acquires Lafayette's LHC Group

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good morning, Acadiana, and thank you for reading us today. We have the business news headlines for you, and the big headline today is a big one. LHC Group has been acquired by UnitedHealth Group and will merge with its health services business, Optum, in a deal worth $5.4 billion. It was breaking news early this morning, and the story will be updated throughout the day as more details emerge.

Have a good rest of your day and see you back here tomorrow.

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