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What CVS’s Signify Health acquisition means for the future of healthcare

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Instead of patients travelling to doctors, doctors will now visit patients so that people receive the care they need in the place they’re most comfortable: their own homes. In 2018, CVS acquired the insurer, Aetna , and in 2007, the company acquired pharmacy services provider Caremark Rx.

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Achieving scale up success under economic uncertainty

European Pharmaceutical Review

In 2001 and 2007, through 2009, the economy was hit hard. Having an effective risk management model requires open communication, full transparency and speedy decision-making. 1 We can only learn from the past and try not to repeat history.