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Joe Goode,
Joseph.Goode@CVSHealth.com Ethan Slavin, SlavinE@aetna.com
O: 401-770-9820; M: 781-799-6048 O: 860-273-6095

CVS-Aetna commit $100 million to increase affordable


healthcare access for underserved and uninsured
Chronic diseases, opioid addiction, societal causes for increased health

risks among issues Building Healthier Communities initiative to address

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Jan. 14, 2019 -- Now

that CVS Pharmacy and Aetna Insurance

have joined forces, this power couple in the

healthcare arena is poised to make a

difference in people’s lives, especially those

who struggle to afford basic care. The $78

billion deal merged two industry giants, each

with its own strong history of progressive

social action initiatives.

Building Healthier Communities, a $100

million joint commitment, will be funded

over five years to deliver a measurable

impact on the health of communities across

the United States in three key areas: 

improving local access to affordable quality

care; impacting public health challenges; and

partnering with local communities. "Health

starts at the community level. By combining

the capabilities and philanthropic resources

of CVS Health and Aetna, we can engage

and empower local communities to address

their unique health care needs and make a

real difference," said Larry J. Merlo,

President and CEO. "Ultimately, we're

aspiring to deliver better health care which in

turn creates better communities and a better

world."

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CVS-Aetna commit $100 million (cont.)

The initiative will continue and expand:


Free health screenings to identify risk factors for common diseases such as diabetes, hypertension,

and heart disease;

Partnerships with local charity organizations to better address needs at the local level;

Efforts to address societal and environmental factors such as smoking, diet, and access to healthy

foods, affordable transportation, safe green spaces, and opportunities for outdoor activities;

Innovative approaches to corralling the nation’s opiod crisis.

With more than 9,800 retail locations and 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, CVS Health is the

nation's premier health innovation company. Whether in one of its pharmacies or through its

health services and plans, CVS Health is pioneering a bold new approach to total health by

making quality care more affordable, accessible, simple and seamless. CVS Health is

community-based and locally focused, engaging consumers with the care they need when

and where they need it. For more information visit us at https://www.cvshealth.com.

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