Cost of care
As health care costs continue to rise, we are creating tools, services and support that unlock savings for you as a member, patient or customer – both on your phone and right at the pharmacy counter.

Latest on cost of care
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Aetna expands gender-affirming surgery coverage for transgender womenAetna announced that it has expanded coverage of gender-affirming surgery to include breast augmentation for transfeminine members of most of its commercial plans.Press Release - January 26, 2021
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New advancements in oncology are changing the way we treat cancer. Our expert panel discussed how the way oncology care is evolving, including the importance of timely diagnosis and personalized care.Article - November 10, 2020
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Amidst a pandemic, consumers say they want accessible, affordable and technology-enabled health care, new CVS Health study finds Press Release - July 14, 2020 -
Path to Better Health Study 2020The American health care system is undergoing a time of accelerated innovation and transformation. Consumer expectations for convenient and personalized health care support, coupled with technology and data analytics, are trends driving critical change.Article - July 14, 2020
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Addressing out-of-pocket costs for diabetes patientsThrough our recently launched RxZero program, along with services offered through our HealthHUB locations, we're helping patients better manage the costs that are often a barrier to medication adherence.Article - January 29, 2020
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POLITICO Partnership Elevates Discussion on Social Determinants of HealthOur Chief Policy and External Affairs Officer recently spoke to health care and policy influencers in Philadelphia about the importance of addressing health with local and personalized solutions.Article - October 2, 2019
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Providing Discounted Care to Special Olympics Athletes at MinuteClinicWe’re making it easier for some of our country’s most impressive athletes to access lower cost, high-quality care by offering sports physicals at a discounted rate.Article - September 26, 2019
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Streamlining prescription onboarding with Specialty ExpediteThis new solution will help patients with complex conditions get the medications they need more quickly and efficiently, with the aim of ultimately improving adherence rates.Article - September 25, 2019
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Aetna to provide pharmacy rebates at time of sale, encourages transparency from drug manufacturers Press Release - March 27, 2018 -
Accountable care organizations: Transforming care delivery to support members, increase cost savings Press Release - February 12, 2018 -
2018 Health Care Trends Press Release - February 20, 2018 -
Pay Flex CEO Shines Light on Opportunity for Payers, Providers to Collaborate on Revenue Cycle Press Release - March 9, 2018