A merger of CVS and Aetna would create a health-care behemoth and put huge pressure on standalone players such as Express Scripts Holding Co. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. clinched regulatory approval for a deal to buy Rite Aid Corp. stores, a hard-fought victory following two years of failed attempts.

CNN reports Democrats are considering steps to halt Senate business to protest Republicans working on their health bill in secret.

Anthem has said it would pursue deals and buybacks as its 'Plan B' if the Cigna transaction didnt go through.

After the DOJ shut down both Aetna's and Anthem's plans for major mergers, what's next?

The fate of Aetna's takeover of Humana now rests with a federal judge.

Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini defends the decision to withdraw from Obamacare markets.

The government argues the Aetna-Humana deal would eliminate competition between the insurers in 364 counties in 21 states and likely force seniors to pay higher premiums for Medicare Advantage.