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How Aetna Pivoted Through Health Insurance Turmoil
Episode 19 of The Pivot Podcast examines how Aetna, one of America's oldest health insurers, fundamentally changed direction after its failed merger with Humana in 2017. Lucas and Luna unpack the specific moment CEO Mark Bertolini chose to exit the Affordable Care Act exchanges, cut 80% of individual plans, and redirect focus to employer-based coverage and Medicare Advantage. They explore the brutal math behind that decision—Aetna lost $700 million on ACA plans in 2016 alone—and how the pivot preserved the company's balance sheet ahead of its eventual acquisition by CVS Health. The…
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