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Influential Women: Karen Lynch, CVS Health

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — In 2024, CVS Health continues to broaden and deepen its ability to build a world of health around every consumer, delivering on the ambitious plan created by president and chief executive officer Karen Lynch. “We are successfully executing on our strategy to advance the future of health care while unlocking new value

CVS beats Q4 sales and earnings projections

CVS beats Q4 sales and earnings projections

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health topped analysts’ forecasts for fourth quarter sales and profits, but cut its full year earnings outlook, citing rising medical costs that are hurting the insurance industry. Revenue for the three months ended December 31 climbed 11.9% from the year-ago period to $93.81 billion, beating Wall Street’s estimate of $90.41 billion.

CVS acts to improve the health care system

CVS acts to improve the health care system

CVS Health is once again a catalyst for positive change. Appearing at the company’s investor day earlier this month, CEO Karen Lynch and other members of senior management unveiled initiatives intended to accelerate the shift toward integrated care and transform the pharmacy reimbursement model. One of the projects involves the creation of a new brand

CVS’ third quarter sales and profits beat forecasts

CVS’ third quarter sales and profits beat forecasts

WOONSOCKET, R.I. —  CVS Health topped Wall Street’s estimates for third-quarter revenue and earnings. Adjusted earnings per share of $2.21 exceeded analysts’ predicted $2.13, while revenue of $89.76 billion beat the forecast of $88.2 billion. “Our colleagues helped us deliver another quarter of positive results across our business areas,” said president and CEO Karen Lynch.

CVS reportedly plans to cut 5,000 jobs

CVS reportedly plans to cut 5,000 jobs

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is planning to cut 5,000 jobs, according to a report Monday in The Wall Street Journal, which cited an internal company memo. Word of the cost-cutting move, which will reportedly spare workers in customer-facing positions in “stores, pharmacies, clinics, or customer services centers,”  came ahead of the scheduled release of

CVS Health’s Q1 results beat forecasts

CVS Health’s Q1 results beat forecasts

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health posted first quarter sales and earnings that topped Wall Street’s forecasts. Revenue for the period ended March 31 rose 11% to $85.3 billion, exceeding analysts’ projected $80.79 billion. Adjusted earnings of $2.20 per share beat the average estimate of $2.09. The strong showing notwithstanding, the company lowered its outlook for

CVS Health names Brian Kane president of Aetna

CVS Health names Brian Kane president of Aetna

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced that Brian Kane will join the company as executive vice president and president of Aetna, effective September 1, 2023. He will become a member of the company’s executive leadership team and report to CVS Health president and CEO Karen Lynch. “Brian has a track record of bringing customer-driven innovations

CVS Health to acquire Oak Street Health

CVS Health to acquire Oak Street Health

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has agreed to acquire Oak Street Health in a $10.6 billion deal that will expand CVS’s recently formed Health Care Delivery organization. “Combining Oak Street Health’s platform with CVS Health’s unmatched reach will create the premier value-based primary care solution,” CVS Health president and CEO Karen Lynch said in a

CVS Health names leader for health care delivery

CVS Health names leader for health care delivery

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has appointed Dr. Amar Desai as president, Health Care Delivery. He will lead the newly formed Health Care Delivery organization, overseeing implementation of key areas of the company’s health services and care delivery strategy.   “This new organization will leverage the strength of the CVS Health portfolio to develop and

CVS Health to acquire Signify Health

CVS Health to acquire Signify Health

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has agreed to acquire the home healthcare provider Signify Health in a deal worth about $8 billion, the company announced on Monday. Signify Health is a leader in Health Risk Assessments, value-based care and provider enablement. With a network of more than 10,000 clinicians across all 50 states and a

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