Aetna CEO supports ACA exchanges: 4 insights

Aetna defended the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, according to The Hill.

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Here are four insights:

1. Aetna’s CEO, Mark Bertolini, reported the payer does not anticipate losing money on the exchange business.

2. Mr. Bertolini called the marketplaces “a good investment.”

3. Aetna is the third largest payer with 1.2 million members on the exchanges.

4. Mr. Bartolini’s comments follow UnitedHealth bowing out of most ACA marketplaces.

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