Judge Richard Leon was probing the merger that the government had approved and there was a chance that he would block the deal, even though CVS formally completed the acquisition of Aetna in November 2018.
Roshan Navagamuwa has been promoted to the position of executive vice president and chief information officer of CVS Health where he will be tasked with leading technology operations for the combined company.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
The two companies are already working together on a pilot program putting senior-focused primary care centers in Walgreens stores located in Kansas City.
Regulatory approval for the purchase is predicated on Aetna's previously announced plans to sell off its Medicare Part D business to WellCare Health.