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How Will Insurer-PBM Deals Affect Health Costs?
M&A

How Will Insurer-PBM Deals Affect Health Costs?

It may take awhile, but the recent mergers of health insurers and pharmacy benefits managers could meaningfully mitigate the costs of care.
By David McCann | October 11, 2018
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Icahn Blasts Cigna Deal for PBM as ‘Travesty’
M&A

Icahn Blasts Cigna Deal for PBM as ‘Travesty’

The investor urges Cigna shareholders to reject the acquisition of Express Scripts, calling it potentially “one of the worst blunders in corporate history."
By Matthew Heller | August 7, 2018
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Cigna to Buy Express Scripts in Big PBM Move
Strategy

Cigna to Buy Express Scripts in Big PBM Move

The $54 billion deal is the latest move by an insurer to cut health care costs by bringing pharmacy benefits and medical claims under one roof.
By Matthew Heller | March 8, 2018
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CFOs on the Move: Week Ending March 3
People

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending March 3

U.S. Steel, News Corp, Cigna, Marathon Oil, Community Health, Flowserve, ProQuest, QTS Realty Trust, Global Eagle Entertainment, Synchronoss Technologies.
By Joan Urdang | March 3, 2017
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Anthem, Cigna Trade Lawsuits Over Merger
M&A

Anthem, Cigna Trade Lawsuits Over Merger

The suits follow a court ruling blocking the deal, with Anthem attempting to stop Cigna from terminating their agreement.
By Matthew Heller | February 15, 2017
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Aetna, Humana Walk Away From $34B Merger
Strategy

Aetna, Humana Walk Away From $34B Merger

The insurers cited the Jan. 23 ruling in which a federal judge found the deal would substantially reduce competition in the Medicare Advantage market.
By Matthew Heller | February 14, 2017
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Court Blocks Another Healthcare Megamerger
Risk & Compliance

Court Blocks Another Healthcare Megamerger

The proposed Anthem-Cigna deal "is likely to have a substantial effect on competition in what is already a highly concentrated market," the judge says.
By Matthew Heller | February 9, 2017
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Cigna Gets 129% ROI on Tuition Reimbursement Costs
Training

Cigna Gets 129% ROI on Tuition Reimbursement Costs

Robust Accenture study reveals that tuition assistance programs create several kinds of savings in the talent management area.
By David McCann | April 25, 2016
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Anthem to Buy Cigna For $48.3B
Risk Management

Anthem to Buy Cigna For $48.3B

The deal further concentrates the market for commercial health-care insurance.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 24, 2015
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Could Insurer Consolidation Check Health Costs?
M&A

Could Insurer Consolidation Check Health Costs?

It may be counterintuitive, but combinations like Aetna's planned purchase of Humana could lead to lower pricing from medical providers.
By David McCann | July 15, 2015
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M&A Activity on Pace to Catch Up With 2007
Strategy

M&A Activity on Pace to Catch Up With 2007

Nearly 20,000 deals worth $2.2 trillion have been announced so far this year, a pace that approaches pre-financial crisis levels.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 1, 2015
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Cigna Rejects Anthem’s $47B Takeover Bid
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Cigna Rejects Anthem’s $47B Takeover Bid

Health insurer cites governance concerns in rebuffing offer that represents a 35% premium to its stockholders.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 22, 2015
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Invasion of the Health-Insurance Brokers
Supply Chain

Invasion of the Health-Insurance Brokers

Largely dealt out of benefit distribution by Obamacare, intermediaries are looking to work directly with your employees.
By David Katz | April 30, 2013
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