As soon as news surfaced last week about the potential merger of CVS Health and Aetna, all eyes turned to the looming threat from Amazon.
The online retailer’s flirtation with the pharmacy business is a factor, no doubt. But many industry experts say CVS and Aetna have another huge competitor on their minds: UnitedHealth Group.
UnitedHealth is best known as the nation’s largest health insurer, with more than 45 million members in the U.S. But behind the scenes, it has extended its reach deep into America’s medicine cabinets, operating rooms and doctor offices.
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