Aetna’s Stake In Medicare Part D Will Quadruple With Coventry Acquisition
Executive Summary
Aetna’s acquisition of Coventry Health Care will bring the health insurer’s Part D prescription drug plan membership to 2 million and its Medicaid managed care membership to 2 million.
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