Jim Cramer blasts the prospect of a Humana-Cigna deal — it could never be approved by regulators

"This is one of the most ill-advised deals I've ever heard," Jim Cramer said, after The Wall Street Journal reported Cigna and Humana were discussing a merger.

Jim Cramer blasts the prospect of a Humana-Cigna deal — it could never be approved by regulators

The Humana headquarters office stands in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Jim Cramer urged Humana (HUM) not to pursue a merger with rival health insurer Cigna (CI), questioning the merits of a potential business combination and the likelihood of it passing U.S. antitrust review.