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Market Chatter: DOJ Expands Antitrust Probe Into Claritev

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The US Justice Department recently sent civil investigative demands, which are similar to subpoenas, to lawyers for a group of hospitals and doctor groups suing Claritev (CTEV) for alleged antitrust violations, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

The lawsuits accuse the healthcare technology firm of conspiring with UnitedHealth Group (UNH), CVS Health's (CVS) Aetna and Cigna Group (CI) and other health insurers to lower reimbursements for out-of-network services, the report said.

Claritev and the Justice Department didn't immediately reply to requests for comment from.

(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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