MediCare
CVS Health nearly tripled quarterly net income as Aetna’s insurance margins improved. The numbers show how pricing, medical costs and selective market participation are reshaping the company’s Medicare Advantage business.
UnitedHealth Group’s second-quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations as tighter cost controls and improved margins helped restore investor confidence. The stronger results prompted higher full-year guidance and suggested the healthcare giant’s turnaround strategy is beginning to gain traction despite ongoing industry challenges.
