Becker's Healthcare October 30, 2025
CVS Health President and CEO David Joyner highlighted Aetna’s “renewed vigor” during an Oct. 29 earnings call.
Despite CVS’ $4 billion loss in the third quarter, the company’s healthcare benefits segment generated $36 billion in revenue, a 9% year-over-year boost.
The loss stemmed from a goodwill impairment charge related to the healthcare delivery reporting unit. The dip comes after CVS shared plans to close 16 Oak Street Health clinics.
Mr. Joyner said Aetna had a “challenging” 2024 but is optimistic about the payer. Looking at current membership, over 81% of Medicare Advantage members are enrolled in 2026 MA prescription drug plans rated at least four stars. More than 63% are in 4.5-star plans.
“We are still in the early...







