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CVS' diverse operations create the opportunity to view a patient more holistically by managing both medical and pharmacy benefits, which could lead to revenue and cost synergies for the organization.
The firm's entry into provider services has the potential to improve returns for all of CVS' segments if it can help patients more easily and cost-effectively manage chronic conditions through early intervention.
CVS' PBM remains an industry leader due to its intense focus on pharmaceutical cost trends that should continue to attract clients.Bear
Healthcare reform will likely remain a recurring political topic until universal, affordable coverage is achieved in the U.S., and CVS' stock may experience volatility if scenarios that threaten its prospects gain traction. u
Foot traffic at physical retail stores could continue to decline as consumers increasingly favor online retailers, like Amazon, creating the need to reinvent its retail store footprint's operations.
CVS' profit growth prospects appear lower than its managed care peers due to the challenges it faces in its retail operations.

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