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The DOJ just approved Cigna's $67 billion merger with Express Scripts

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The Department of Justice just cleared Cigna's $67 billion merger wither Express Scripts. The deal combines a health insurer and a company that helps negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs in the form of rebates on behalf of health plans. It's expected to close by the end of 2018.

 

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