Last month brought big news from major health insurers in the United States.
In early July, Aetna announced it will acquire Humana in a $37 billion deal. Just three weeks later, Anthem and Cigna announced their intention to merge in a $48 billion deal. This effectively reduces the big players in the health insurance market from five down to three.
What will this mean for consumers? For employees in the state?
GUESTS:
- Victoria Veltri - Connecticut's Health Care Advocate
- Joe Brennan - President and CEO of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association
- Keith Stover - Lobbyist for the Connecticut Association of Health Plans
- Senator Richard Blumenthal - U.S. Senator for Connecticut
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John Dankosky, Chion Wolf, and Catie Talarski contributed to this show.