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What will CVS-Aetna mega-merger mean for consumer choice?

It's the latest merger between two major healthcare players.

Aired 10/15/2018

PBS News Hour

What will CVS-Aetna mega-merger mean for consumer choice?

Clip: 10/15/2018 | 7m 49sVideo has Closed Captions

It's the latest merger between two major healthcare players.

It's the latest merger between two major healthcare players that could affect tens of millions of Americans. Last week, CVS and insurance giant Aetna finalized a nearly $70 billion merger. The deal could impact where people get their care, how they get their drugs and how much choice they have. Judy Woodruff discusses with Larry Merlo, CEO of CVS Health.

Aired 10/15/2018

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