CNBC: Judge mulls not approving CVS-Aetna agreement

Amy Baxter | | Health Exec | Policy & Regulations

While the $69 billion merger between CVS Health and Aetna has been approved by regulators and cleared by the Department of Justice, a federal judge has raised the prospect of not approving the deal, CNBC reported.

A judge from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia noted the deal, which closed Nov. 28, was given a “rubber stamp” treatment by governments, according to CNBC. Despite being approved by other regulators, the agreement between the government and the two companies must also be approved by the court.

According to Aetna, the situation is “commonplace,” CNBC reported.

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US judge raises prospect of not approving CVS-Aetna deal

Amy Baxter
Amy Baxter

Amy joined TriMed Media as a Senior Writer for HealthExec after covering home care for three years. When not writing about all things healthcare, she fulfills her lifelong dream of becoming a pirate by sailing in regattas and enjoying rum. Fun fact: she sailed 333 miles across Lake Michigan in the Chicago Yacht Club "Race to Mackinac."

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