Hartford, Connecticut-based Aetna and Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based CVS both manage Medicare prescription drug coverage. Some of that business may have to be sold to address antitrust concerns. But otherwise, Leerink analyst David Larsen thinks a CVS-Aetna combination has decent odds of getting p...
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The deal's impact on prescription drug prices is uncertain. Aetna customers could first see some changes in how their plans are managed. Over time, a bulked-up CVS may gain more negotiating leverage over prices, but it is difficult to say how much would trickle down to customers. The deal...
Last December, Judge Leon said he was not convinced that the sale of Aetna’s Medicare prescription drug plan to WellCare would resolve antitrust issues. He invited interested parties to testify on the merits of the merger and its potential harm to competition. One of those parties, the Americ...
In addition to the popular health and dental insurance, Aetna also offers services for seniors in the form of Medicare -- these are Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug plans. How good is Aetna?Find out what make Aetna stands apart from the competitions. ...
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CVS Health is already dealing with 2023 and 2024 projections that are downtrend: increased Medicare Advantage costs, higher drug utilization, and lower consumer spending expectations affecting retail operations. Mr. Market does not ignore Where The Money Comes From, and the piper that is paid comes...
Hartford, Connecticut-based Aetna and Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based CVS both manage Medicare prescription drug coverage. Some of that business may have to be sold to address antitrust concerns. But otherwise, Leerink analyst David Larsen thinks a CVS-Aetna combination has decent odds of getting ...