"UnitedHealth's Quiet Acquisition Spree: Dozens of Outpatient Centers Purchased"
UnitedHealth Group has been quietly acquiring numerous outpatient facilities, particularly surgery centers, in 2023, expanding its network of over 90,000 physicians. The company's focus on areas where it holds a significant Medicare Advantage market share indicates a strategy to direct more insurance members to its owned providers, potentially raising concerns from federal antitrust regulators due to its pursuit of vertical integration for increased profitability.