January 15, 2021 by Bill Schiffner
CVS Health, Karen Lynch
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
![Incoming CVS Health president and CEO reacts to President-Elect Biden’s COVID-19 update Incoming CVS Health president and CEO reacts to President-Elect Biden’s COVID-19 update](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/12/cvs-health-increases-access-to-flu-vaccines-in-communities-of-need-1-16x9-2-scaled.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The following is attributed to Karen S. Lynch, currently Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President, Aetna, who will become the company’s next President and CEO on February 1: “We agree with President-elect Biden that pharmacies will play a critical role in the next phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and appreciate his leadership
January 14, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Adam Pellegrini, CVS Health, Symphony medical alert system
Leading Headlines, Retail News
![CVS Health launches Symphony to support senior safety at home CVS Health launches Symphony to support senior safety at home](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2021/01/cvs-health-launches-symphony-to-support-senior-safety-at-home-and-enhance-caregiver-1-16x9-2-scaled.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health recently introduced the Symphony medical alert system to help caregivers monitor the safety and well-being of loved ones, even from afar. This collection of in-home and wearable devices offers a new at-home experience by connecting a suite of sensors that can monitor for falls, motion, and room temperature while also
January 12, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
ancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), CVS Health, increase access to chemotherapy at home
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
![CVS Health teaming with Cancer Treatment Centers of America CVS Health teaming with Cancer Treatment Centers of America](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2021/01/cvs-health-collaborates-with-ctca-top.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Tuesday that it is working with Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) to increase access to chemotherapy at home for eligible, fully insured patients. Together, the companies are focused on minimizing patient exposure to COVID-19 from inpatient or hospital outpatient settings during the ongoing pandemic while ensuring continuity
January 11, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, Laurie Havanec, Lisa Bisaccia
Leading Headlines, Retail News
![CVS Health names Laurie Havanec chief people officer CVS Health names Laurie Havanec chief people officer](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2018/05/CVS_Health.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Monday that Laurie Havanec will join the company as executive vice president and chief people officer, effective February 8, 2021. Havanec will succeed Lisa Bisaccia who is retiring after 16 years at the company. “Laurie is an innovative leader who brings a wealth of experience partnering with executive teams to
January 6, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, Michelle Peluso
Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
![CVS Health names Michelle Peluso its first chief customer officer CVS Health names Michelle Peluso its first chief customer officer](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2021/01/michelle-peluso-1-16x9-1-scaled.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has announced that Michelle Peluso will join the company as chief customer officer effective January 25. In this newly created executive leadership role, Peluso will be responsible for transforming the consumer experience and accelerating CVS Health’s digital strategy. Peluso will have direct oversight for CVS Health’s marketing and brand strategy,
January 6, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines, CVS Health, Larry Merlo
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
![CVS Health gives update on COVID-19 vaccinations in long-term care facilities CVS Health gives update on COVID-19 vaccinations in long-term care facilities](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/12/cvs-health-vaccine-ltc-4-1-1.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is now administering COVID-19 vaccines in skilled nursing facilities in 49 states, with the rollout beginning in 36 states and Washington, D.C. last week. Start dates were as follows: December 21: Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Vermont December 23: Maryland December 28: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
January 5, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, Larry Merlo
Featured Articles, January 4, 2021, Leading Headlines, Retail News
![Merlo’s professional achievements honored Merlo’s professional achievements honored](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2019/02/CVS-hub_top.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Few executives have had the impact on the chain drug industry that Larry Merlo has had. But as he gets ready to retire after a career spanning more than four decades, framing his accomplishments within the retail pharmacy alone — as enormous as they are — would be limiting. Merlo, who has
January 4, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
CVS Health, George Coleman, Video Forum
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Videos
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George Coleman, senior vice president of merchandising at CVS Health, tells this week’s Video Forum about the company’s evolving strategy at a turning point in its history. Coleman, who has just been named Merchant of the Year by Chain Drug Review, comments on the transition in leadership under way at CVS Health, the company’s omnichannel
December 29, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, J.P. Morgan 39th Annual Healthcare Conference, Karen Lynch, Larry Merlo
Leading Headlines, Retail News
![CVS Health to present at the 39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference CVS Health to present at the 39th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2018/05/CVS_Health.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced that president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo, executive vice president and chief financial officer Eva Boratto, and executive vice president and president, Aetna Karen Lynch, who will become the company’s next president and CEO on February 1, will participate in a fireside chat with investors at the J.P.
December 21, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines, CVS Health, Larry Merlo
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
![CVS Health begins administering COVID-19 vaccines in long-term care facilities CVS Health begins administering COVID-19 vaccines in long-term care facilities](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/12/cvs-health-vaccine-ltc-4-1-1.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has formally launched its COVID-19 vaccination program for long-term care facilities, whose residents have been disproportionality impacted by the pandemic. CVS Pharmacy teams will administer the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine in facilities across 12 states this week, and the company expects to vaccinate up to four million residents
December 15, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Aetna, COVID-19 vaccine, CVS Health
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
![Aetna helps members access COVID-19-related care through new and extended waivers Aetna helps members access COVID-19-related care through new and extended waivers](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/08/aetna-feat.jpeg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Aetna, a CVS Health company, announced that it is waiving member cost-sharing related to the COVID-19 vaccination for Commercial and Medicaid members. For Medicare, CMS has indicated it will cover the full cost of the vaccine for all Medicare beneficiaries, including those in a Medicare Advantage plan, in 2020 and 2021. In
December 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, CVS Pharmacy, Tom Moriarty
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
![CVS completes rollout of time delay safes in all of its Oklahoma pharmacies CVS completes rollout of time delay safes in all of its Oklahoma pharmacies](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/08/cvs-safes.jpeg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of an ongoing commitment to helping build healthier and safer communities, CVS Health completed the installation of time delay safe technology in all of its 79 Oklahoma CVS Pharmacy locations, including those in Target stores. The safes are anticipated to help prevent pharmacy robberies and the potential for associated diversion
December 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, CVS Health, Eileen Howard Boone, Project Health flu initiative
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![CVS Health increases access to flu vaccines in communities of need CVS Health increases access to flu vaccines in communities of need](https://chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2020/12/cvs-flu-vacc-top.jpg)
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is supporting a nearly $3 million commitment to increasing access to flu vaccines for underserved communities throughout the country. Through its Project Health initiative, CVS Health is contributing $2 million to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) to help distribute flu vaccines to those who may otherwise not have access.
December 8, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, Eileen Howard Boone, The CVS Health Foundation
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation announced on Tuesday a total of nearly $1.25 million in grants to help underserved communities in Ohio increase access to food and health care. CVS Health will provide $1 million to free and charitable clinics in Ohio to increase access to telehealth services in coordination with the National Association of Free and