CVS Health is reversing its trend of shrinking retail presence by planning to open 60 new stores in 2026, including 20 small pharmacy-only locations, while closing a few dozen others. This shift follows four years of net store closures amid industry challenges like insurer reimbursement cuts and competition from discount and online retailers. The expansion is supported by gains from previous store closures and renegotiated insurer contracts. CVS also continues to integrate assets from Rite Aid and is leveraging its retail media platform to engage consumers.
Aetna's latest survey shows U.S. healthcare providers' trust in payers increased to a score of 6.1 from 5.4, reflecting improved perceptions of payer reliability and communication. Providers highlight technology's role in reducing administrative task...
CVS Caremark announced a global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) resolving all litigation related to rebate practices, pharmacy network contracting, and vertical integration. The agreement ends ongoing investigations and allows CVS ...
