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Shares of major health insurers, including CVS Health, Cigna, and UnitedHealth Group, fell as a bipartisan bill aiming to separate pharmacy benefit managers from health insurance operations was introduced. The legislation, backed by Senators Warren and Hawley, would mandate these companies to divest their pharmacy businesses within three years due to concerns about inflated drug prices and market manipulation. This legislative move adds pressure to health insurer stocks, which are already facing challenges following a recent tragic event involving a key industry executive.
Source: YAHOO