CVS

CVS Health is a multinational healthcare company that operates retail pharmacies, MinuteClinic clinics, and a major pharmacy benefits manager (PBM) network. It is best known for its CVS Pharmacy retail chain, MinuteClinic walk-in clinics, and the Caremark pharmacy benefits management platform, including the 2018 acquisition of Aetna. It remains relevant in current news and public discourse due to ongoing debates over drug pricing, healthcare access, and the role of PBMs and large retail health providers in policy and markets.