SilverScript Completes Acquisition of Aetna
Silverscript is excited to share that CVS Health, the largest pharmacy health care provider in the U.S., has completed its acquisition of Aetna, one of the nation’s leading diversified health care benefits companies.
The combination of CVS Health and Aetna is a transformative moment for Silverscript and the industry. With the combined capabilities of two leading organizations, Silverscript’s goal is to help transform the consumer health experience through a new innovative health care model that is easier to use, less expensive, and puts consumers at the center of their care. In doing so, Silverscript will deliver on their purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
As they bring the two companies together, your clients will continue to work with Silverscript as they do today, and receive the same great products, support and service.
Please read the Silverscript & Aetna Acquisition FAQ document here for more information.
Verified on October 10, 2018, the Department of Justice has allowed CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna to proceed. The $68 billion deal is still subject to state regulatory approvals, many of which have been granted.The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year. The intention of the merger is to improve the consumer health care experience at a lower cost for patients and payors.