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Rite Aid Taps Healthcare Executive As New CEO To Replace Standley
Rite Aid named longtime healthcare executive Heyward Donigan as new CEO to replace the embattled John Standley,
In Iowa, Single Payer Style Of ‘Medicare For All’ Loses Ground
A new Monmouth University poll shows a majority of likely Iowa Democratic “caucusgoers want a public option rather than a ‘Medicare for All’ type” healthcare coverage that would eliminate private insurance. “A majority (56%) of likely Iowa Democratic c…
CVS’ Aetna Targets 4 In 5 Medicare Seniors For Advantage Plans
CVS Health’s Aetna health insurer has an aggressive plan to convert more eligible Medicare beneficiaries to increasingly popular Medicare Advantage plans for 2020.
CVS Profits Jump Amid National HealthHub Expansion
CVS Health said its rollout of new health hub concept stores will reach four U. S. metropolitan areas and 50 locations by the end of this year.
Walgreens Adds 200 Stores To Global Closure List
Walgreens Boots Alliance will close another 200 Walgreens drugstores in the U. S. on top of the 200 Boots pharmacies the global retail pharmacy chain already said it would shutter in the United Kingdom.
Is Timing Right For An Anthem-HCSC Blue Cross Mega Merger?
The departure of top executives at Health Care Service Corp. could open the door to an eventual mega-merger with another Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan, possibly even Anthem.
As Sanders And Warren Attack, Health Insurer Profits Soar
The health insurance industry that has come under attack from Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and other Democrats running for their party’s nomination for the Presidency is enjoying a Golden Age of growth, sales and profits.
Cigna Plans Big Medicare Advantage Expansion
Cigna will expand its Medicare Advantage health plan offerings to seniors in dozens of new counties next year in what is quickly becoming a competitive business for health insurance giants.
Express Scripts Boosts Cigna As Employers Stick With Larger Insurer
Cigna said clients are sticking with the health insurer and its newly acquired pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts heading into 2020 and beyond.
As Democrats Debate, Humana Sees Record Medicare Advantage Growth
Amid of the political backdrop of a debate over whether the government should administer health benefits for all Americans, health insurance companies continue to report record growth in their privately run Medicare Advantage businesses.
