As expected, Aetna has not yet contributed to CVS revenues, which declined in the fourth quarter and in 2018 as a whole compared to the same periods in 2017 due to problems in the health sector and costs associated with the acquisition of Aetna. Leon called for increased merger oversight to ensure that CVS and Aetna have implemented the measures taken to maintain a number of key business processes separately until Leon completes “his” review. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice asked the judge to formally approve the merger of CVS Health and Aetna Insurance. In December, District Court Judge Richard Leon of Columbia postponed the $70 billion agreement signed by the Department of Justice in November. Last week, CVS released its results for the fourth quarter and 2018, the first period with Aetna. We will help you make informed business decisions and succeed in your business. The weekly magazine, websites, reviews and databases provide a strong and extensive presence in the industry. Do you have an opinion on this story? Click here to send an email to the editor and we can publish it on paper. The financial report shows that the two companies are closely linked. Crain Communications, Inc. has completed both transactions.