Kentucky’s new insurance commissioner has approved Aetna’s plan to takeover Louisville-based Humana.
The news emerged Wednesday after Commissioner Brian Maynard was asked to explain the approval and why the agency proceeded without first holding a planned public hearing.
In a statement, Maynard says the merger was approved after his staff and outside economists thoroughly reviewed the $37 billion transaction.
State records show Maynard signed an order of approval February 3.
Economists hired to analyze the deal’s competitive implications said they are still working on reviewing the merger and submitting the full report.
Maynard says the hearing was dropped because it would have taken more time and created an additional expense.
Aetna announced last July an agreement to buy health care giant Humana.
Source: AP
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