CVS Health Aetna National PPO plan downgraded to 3.5 stars

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CVS ($NYSE:CVS) Health is one of the largest healthcare companies in the United States. They offer a variety of health insurance plans, including the Aetna National PPO plan. This plan covers all 50 states in the U.S.

However, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has downgraded the Aetna National PPO plan to 3.5 stars. The Aetna National PPO plan was downgraded due to several factors. CMS cited the plan’s high premiums, lack of transparency in pricing, and lack of coverage for some essential health benefits as some of the reasons for the downgrade. CVS Health has said that they are disappointed in the CMS decision and are committed to providing their customers with quality coverage at a reasonable price.

Share Price

The downgrade was based on the new CMS ratings which take into account factors such as customer satisfaction, how well the plan covers preventive care, and the accessibility of care. Despite the downgrade, CVS Health’s stock opened at $100.0 on Thursday and closed at $98.6, down by 1.9% from the previous closing price of 100.4. So far, media coverage of the downgrade has been mostly positive, with many analysts arguing that the new CMS ratings are not an accurate reflection of the quality of CVS Health’s Aetna National PPO plan.

VI Analysis

CVS Health is a large healthcare company with a wide range of businesses, from retail pharmacies to insurance plans. The company’s fundamentals reflect its long-term potential, and the VI app makes it easy to see how CVS Health stacks up against its peers. The VI Star Chart shows that CVS Health has an intermediate health score of 6/10, considering its cash flows and debt. This means that the company is able to sustain future operations in times of crisis. CVS Health is strong in dividend and growth, and medium in profitability.

However, the company is weak in asset management. CVS Health is classified as a ‘cheetah’ company, meaning that it has achieved high revenue or earnings growth but is considered less stable due to lower profitability. This type of company is often of interest to investors who are willing to take on more risk for the potential of higher returns.

Summary

CVS Health Aetna National PPO plan was downgraded to 3.5 stars, but so far media coverage has been mostly positive. Some have even called it a “boon” for consumers. The downgrade was due to a change in the way the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services evaluates PPO plans.

This change will likely result in higher premiums for CVS Health Aetna members, but it is still cheaper than many other plans on the market. And, with the addition of the Aetna brand, CVS Health has a strong presence in the PPO market.