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The recent investigation into CVS, UnitedHealth, and Cigna reveals significant regulatory concerns as it details allegations of these companies creating shell corporations to hide payments from drugmakers.

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Its year-long investigation details how CVS (CVS), UnitedHealth (UNH), and Cigna (CI) created shell Cos. to evade reform efforts and hide payments received from drugmakers.

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This could lead to increased scrutiny by regulators, impacting their operational structures and potentially leading to legal repercussions. As a result, watch for market volatility in the healthcare sector and potential impacts on stock valuations as these developments unfold.

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