With some exceptions, healthcare M&A activity is down this year compared to the record-breaking highs of 2021. Those exceptions include the hospital sector, which is still seeing fewer but significantly larger (i.e., billion dollar) deals, and the home health sector, which has received renewed interest as an alternative care model during the pandemic, led by UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH)/ Optum, Inc.’s planned acquisition of LHC Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: LHCG) for $5.4 billion......By: Bass, Berry & Sims PLC.