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House Panel Finds CVS Caremark May Have Broken Antitrust Laws
House investigators say internal CVS Caremark documents suggest the company may have used its market position in ways that raised antitrust concerns.
The House Judiciary Committee highlighted evidence that CVS Caremark may have leveraged its power over pharmacies and reimbursement structures in ways that harmed competition.
Read full articleCVS Health CEO Grilled by Congress Over High Costs, Claim Denials
CVS Health's CEO faced sharp questioning from lawmakers over healthcare costs, prior authorization, and patient claim denials during back-to-back House hearings.
Members of Congress pressed health insurance executives on affordability, delays in care, and how insurer decisions affect patients seeking treatment.
Read full articleCVS Pays $12M Settlement for Allegedly Overcharging MassHealth
Massachusetts officials announced a settlement after alleging CVS charged MassHealth higher prices than those paid by some cash-paying customers.
The case focused on pricing practices that allegedly caused the state Medicaid program to pay more for prescription drugs than it should have.
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CVS Pays $37.76 Million to Settle Insulin Pen Dispensing Allegations
Federal prosecutors announced a $37.76 million settlement with CVS over allegations tied to the dispensing of insulin pens.
The government alleged CVS submitted claims involving improperly dispensed insulin pen prescriptions and reached a major settlement to resolve the matter.
Read full articleFTC Releases Second Report Criticizing Pharmacy Benefit Managers
A second FTC report scrutinized major pharmacy benefit managers, including CVS Caremark, over their role in drug pricing and market concentration.
Regulators raised concerns that large PBMs may be increasing costs and distorting competition across the prescription drug supply chain.
Read full articleCVS Pharmacy Technicians Strike Over Unfair Labor Practices
CVS pharmacy technicians joined picket lines amid complaints over working conditions, labor practices, and chronic staffing pressures.
Workers and labor advocates argued that pharmacy staff were under strain and that company practices were contributing to unsafe and unsustainable conditions.
Read full articleOhio Board of Pharmacy Reaches Settlement with CVS Over 27 Cases
Ohio regulators announced a settlement with CVS stores to resolve multiple pharmacy enforcement and compliance cases.
The agreement covered 27 cases involving CVS pharmacy operations in Ohio and outlined corrective action and penalties.
Read full articleCVS Caremark Agrees to Pay $95.4M to Resolve Medicare Allegations
The Justice Department said CVS Caremark agreed to pay $95.4 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations involving Medicare.
Federal officials alleged the company submitted or caused false claims related to Medicare beneficiaries and prescription drug administration.
Read full articleJury Finds CVS and Other Pharmacy Chains Liable in Ohio Opioid Trial
A federal jury found CVS and other major pharmacy chains liable in the first trial over the U.S. opioid epidemic.
The verdict marked a major moment in opioid litigation, with jurors finding chain pharmacies contributed to a public nuisance in Ohio counties.
Read full articleCVS Announces $5 Billion Opioid Settlement Framework
CVS announced a multibillion-dollar framework to settle opioid-related claims brought by states and local governments.
The proposed agreement was part of broader efforts to resolve thousands of lawsuits over the role of prescription drug distribution in the opioid crisis.
Read full articleFormer CVS Detectives Allege Racial Profiling of Shoppers
Two former CVS security employees alleged they were directed to target Black and Latino shoppers for surveillance.
The lawsuit added to broader concerns about discrimination and retail surveillance practices affecting customers of color.
Read full articlePharmacists Across the U.S. Say They're Overworked and Errors Are Increasing
Pharmacists described rising pressure, understaffing, and increasing risk of medication mistakes in major retail chains including CVS.
The reporting highlighted how difficult pharmacy working conditions can affect both staff wellbeing and patient safety.
Read full articleCVS-Owned Aetna Exposes Thousands of HIV Patients in Mail Error
Aetna faced backlash after a mailer design allegedly exposed the HIV status of thousands of patients through transparent envelope windows.
The incident raised major privacy concerns and drew attention to the risks of mishandling sensitive health information.
Read full articleCVS Ends Practice of Locking Up Black Hair Products
CVS said it would stop locking up beauty products aimed at Black customers after criticism over discriminatory retail practices.
The company changed course after customers and advocates argued the policy unfairly stigmatized products marketed to Black consumers.
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