Cigna indicates all options on table for PBM business, says Leerink

Leerink says Cigna (CI) management indicated in conversations that all options are on the table for its PBM business amid speculation the unit may be up for sale. Options management indicated include keeping the PBM as is, selling the unit, in-sourcing the HealthSpring business, or keeping the HealthSpring business with SXC Health Solutions (SXCI), Leerink adds. The firm continues to believe Cigna's PBM business would represent an attractive acquisition asset for SXC.

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