Mednax Announces CVS Aetna Voluntarily Dismisses 2018 Litigation
Mednax, Inc. (NYSE: MD) announced that CVS Aetna has voluntarily dismissed its litigation against the company, concluding a case initiated in 2018. This dismissal was officially filed in court on July 14. CEO Mark S. Ordan expressed relief over the resolution, emphasizing Mednax's commitment to patient care and hope for a positive relationship with CVS Aetna moving forward. Mednax is a national medical group focused on providing high-quality, cost-effective physician services across specialties.
- CVS Aetna's voluntary dismissal of litigation enhances Mednax's operational stability.
- Provides an opportunity for improved relationships with CVS Aetna, potentially benefiting patient care.
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Mednax, Inc. (NYSE: MD) announced today that CVS Aetna has voluntarily dismissed its litigation against the Company.
On July 14, CVS Aetna filed with the Court its voluntary dismissal of the case, putting an end to the litigation it initiated in 2018.
“We are pleased that CVS Aetna has voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit that it filed against us in 2018, putting this matter fully in the past,” said Mark S. Ordan, Chief Executive Officer of Mednax. “Our core mission is to do what’s absolutely best for our patients: mothers and children at their most vulnerable times. CVS Aetna’s website speaks the same language about care, so we hope this can be a start of building a positive relationship for the sake of our patients.”
ABOUT MEDNAX
Mednax, Inc. is a national medical group comprised of the nation’s leading providers of physician services. Physicians and advanced practitioners practicing as part of Mednax are reshaping the delivery of care within their specialties and subspecialties, using evidence-based tools, continuous quality initiatives, clinical research and telehealth programs to enhance patient outcomes and provide high-quality, cost-effective care. The Company was founded in 1979, and today, through its affiliated professional entities, Mednax provides services through a network of more than 2,300 physicians in 39 states and Puerto Rico. Additional information is available at www.mednax.com.
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