CVS Health Corp is a diversified healthcare company that operates a vast network of retail pharmacies, providing prescription medications, over-the-counter products, and health and wellness services. In addition to its retail operations, CVS Health also offers pharmacy benefit management services, helping manage prescription drug costs for businesses and health plans. The company is involved in providing health insurance and health services through its various divisions, including a growing presence in digital health solutions and immunization services. By integrating pharmacy services with healthcare delivery, CVS Health aims to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes across the communities it serves. Read More
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning.
Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a” (Excellent) of Aetna Life Insurance Company (ALIC) (Hartford, CT) and the other members of Aetna Health & Life Group, which are operating entities of Aetna Inc. (Aetna) and wholly owned subsidiaries of CVS Health Corporation (CVS Health) [NYSE: CVS]. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the companies.)
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The result? Over the past six months, the industry has tumbled by 11.1%. This drop was worse than the S&P 500’s 1.7% loss.
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Health Canada begins a priority review of semaglutide 2.4 mg, a weekly treatment by Novo Nordisk for MASH, a liver disease affecting patients with obesity.
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