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eXp World Holdings Reports Record Second Quarter 2021 Revenue of $1 Billion and Declares First Cash Dividend

Q2 2021 Revenue Increased 183% Year-over-Year to Reach New All-Time High, Driven by Agent Growth of 87%

Company Declares Cash Dividend for Q3 2021 of $0.04 per Share of Common Stock

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), (or the “Company”), the holding company for eXp Realty, Virbela, Showcase IDX and SUCCESS® Enterprises, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 and declared its first cash dividend for Q3 2021.

Second Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights as Compared to the Same Year-ago Quarter:

  • Revenue increased 183% to a record $1 billion.
  • Gross profit increased 133% to $79.9 million.
  • Net income increased 350% to $37.0 million, which included $20.6 million income tax provision benefit. Earnings per diluted share increased 300% to $0.24.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) increased 98% to $27.0 million.
  • Operating cash flow increased 210% to $88.5 million.
  • As of June 30, 2021, cash and cash equivalents totaled $107.4 million, compared to $63.6 million as of June 30, 2020. The Company repurchased approximately $54.9 million of common stock during the second quarter of 2021.
  • The Company declared a cash dividend for the third quarter of 2021 of $0.04 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is expected to be paid on Aug. 30, 2021 to shareholders of record on Aug. 16, 2021.

Management Commentary

“This quarter reflects that by iterating and improving the overall value proposition for real estate professionals, we continue to attract top agents and brokers to the eXp platform and expand into new countries around the world at an accelerated pace,” said Glenn Sanford, Founder, Chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings. “By extension, our substantial growth in agent count translated to exponential growth in transaction sides and volume closed. We are also continuing to focus on creating a quality community for highly-productive individuals and teams both online and in real-life events around the world. It is gratifying to see eXp’s brokerage model support the careers of so many and is highly rewarding for me personally as well as our overall management team. Our decision as a board to declare a cash dividend is also a testament to how our agent-centric model has continued to mature and grow,” said Sanford.

eXp is the first real estate brokerage to provide meaningful publicly traded equity to its productive agents and a revenue-share model that rewards agents for helping the company grow. eXp will be the first of a new breed of agent-centric brokerages to issue a cash dividend to its agents and brokers who are shareholders as a result of their work in servicing buyers and sellers in the marketplace.

eXp was founded on the premise that the real estate industry could be more agent-focused by leveraging technology that eliminates the need to be dependent on bricks-and-mortar infrastructure. This transformation was achieved through the scale and reach of Virbela, eXp’s cloud-based platform that enables a high touch enterprise while being entirely remote. As eXp moves ahead to the second half of this year and beyond, it plans to launch more products and services that will improve engagement between agents and customers, such as SUCCESS® Lending, LLC, a new residential lending platform. eXp is committed to growing market share by continual innovation on the most agent-centric model on the planet.

“Achieving the milestone of $1 billion in revenue during the second quarter is a testament to all of the forward-thinking agents leveraging our unique brokerage model,” said Jeff Whiteside, CFO and Chief Collaboration Officer of eXp World Holdings. “Through continued cash flow generation and diligent management of our balance sheet, we maintain the flexibility to invest in our platform while returning value to our shareholders through stock buybacks and dividends. As we continue to scale in the U.S. and globally, this strategic approach to capital allocation will enable us to maintain a strong competitive position while capitalizing on multiple growth avenues across our business.”

Second Quarter 2021 Operational Highlights as Compared to the Same Year-ago Quarter:

  • Agents and brokers on the eXp Realty platform increased 87% to 58,263.
  • Residential and commercial transaction sides closed increased 164% to 115,431.
  • Completed residential and commercial transaction volume increased 210% to $40.1 billion.
  • eXp Realty expanded into three new international locations in the second quarter of 2021, including Colombia, Spain and Israel, and announced plans to establish operations in Germany and Japan by the end of 2021. Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, the Company successfully launched in Panama.
  • eXp Realty ended the second quarter of 2021 with a 70 global Net Promoter Score, a measure of agent satisfaction, through the Company’s intense focus on the agent experience. This compares to a 69 global Net Promoter Score at the end of the second quarter of 2020.

Second Quarter 2021 Results – Virtual Fireside Chat

The Company will hold a virtual fireside chat and investor Q&A with Founder and CEO Glenn Sanford, CFO Jeff Whiteside, CMO Courtney Chakarun and VP, Technology Innovation and Real Estate Seth Siegler on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET. John Campbell, Managing Director at Stephens Inc., will moderate the discussion.

The investor Q&A is open to investors, current shareholders and anyone interested in learning more about eXp World Holdings and its companies.

Date: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021

Time: 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET

Location: EXPI Campus. Join at https://expworldholdings.com/contact/download/

Livestream:

expworldholdings.com/events

About eXp World Holdings, Inc.

eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI) is the holding company for eXp Realty, Virbela, Showcase IDX and SUCCESS Enterprises.

eXp World Holdings and its global brokerage, eXp Realty, is one of the fastest-growing real estate tech companies in the world with more than 60,000 agents in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal, France, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain, Israel and Panama and continues to scale internationally. As a publicly traded company, eXp World Holdings provides real estate professionals the unique opportunity to earn equity awards for production goals and contributions to overall company growth. eXp World Holdings and its businesses offer a full suite of brokerage and real estate tech solutions, including its innovative residential and commercial brokerage model, professional services, collaborative tools and personal development. The cloud-based brokerage is powered by an immersive 3D platform that is deeply social and collaborative, enabling agents to be more connected and productive.

For more information, visit https://expworldholdings.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, this press release includes references to Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure and may be different than similarly titled measures used by other companies. It is presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the company’s financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The company’s Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information about financial performance, enhances the overall understanding of past performance and future prospects, and allows for greater transparency with respect to a key metric used by management for financial and operational decision-making. Adjusted EBITDA helps identify underlying trends in the business that otherwise could be masked by the effect of the expenses that are excluded in Adjusted EBITDA. In particular, the company believes the exclusion of stock and stock option expenses, provides a useful supplemental measure in evaluating the performance of operations and provides better transparency into results of operations.

The company defines the non-U.S. GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDA to mean net income (loss), excluding other income (expense), income tax benefit (expense), depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges; stock-based compensation expense, and stock option expense. Adjusted EBITDA may assist investors in seeing financial performance through the eyes of management, and may provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in the industry.

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. There are a number of limitations related to the use of Adjusted EBITDA compared to Net Income (Loss), the closest comparable U.S. GAAP measure. Some of these limitations are that:

  • Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock-based compensation expense and stock option expense, which have been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, significant recurring expenses in the business and an important part of the compensation strategy; and
  • Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain recurring, non-cash charges such as depreciation of fixed assets, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and impairment charges related to these long-lived assets, and, although these are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future.
US-GAAP NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2021       2020       2021       2020  
Net income $ 37,043     $ 8,235     $ 41,889     $ 8,377  
Other (income) expense, net   55       23       (73 )     83  
Income tax (benefit) expense   (20,585 )     61       (20,374 )     70  
Depreciation and amortization (1)   1,507       856       2,817       1,781  
Stock compensation expense (2)   5,840       3,246       11,312       6,765  
Stock option expense   3,128       1,227       6,239       2,300  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 26,988     $ 13,648     $ 41,810     $ 19,376  
               
(1) Amortization of stock liability is included in the “Other expense (income)” line item.
(2) This includes agent growth incentive stock compensation expense and stock compensation expense related to non-controlling interest.
               

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements contained herein may include statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update them. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the economic and social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; continued growth of our agent and broker base; expansion of our residential real estate brokerage business into foreign markets; demand for remote working and distance learning solutions and virtual events; development of our new commercial brokerage and our ability to attract commercial real estate brokers; and revenue growth and financial performance. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed in forward-looking statements include changes in business or other market conditions; the difficulty of keeping expense growth at modest levels while increasing revenues; and other risks detailed from time to time in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Media Relations Contact:
eXp World Holdings, Inc.
[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact:
MZ Group – MZ North America
[email protected]

EXP WORLD HOLDINGS, INC.
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)
       
  June 30, 2021   December 31, 2020
 
(Unaudited)
 		   
ASSETS      
CURRENT ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 107,413     $ 100,143  
Restricted cash   93,762       27,781  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $1,671 and $1,879, respectively   134,250       76,951  
Prepaids and other assets   11,707       7,350  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   347,132       212,225  
Property, plant, and equipment, net   11,165       7,848  
Operating lease right-of-use assets   622       819  
Other noncurrent assets   7       –  
Intangible assets, net   7,934       8,350  
Deferred tax assets   15,329       –  
Goodwill   12,945       12,945  
TOTAL ASSETS $ 395,134     $ 242,187  
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      
CURRENT LIABILITIES      
Accounts payable $ 6,318     $ 3,957  
Customer deposits   93,762       27,781  
Accrued expenses   119,605       62,750  
Current portion of long-term payable   916       1,416  
Current portion of lease obligation – opeating lease   286       746  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   220,887       96,650  
Long-term payable, net of current portion   1,716       2,876  
Long-term lease obligation – operating lease, net of current portion   334       74  
TOTAL LIABILITIES   222,937       99,600  
EQUITY      
Common Stock, $0.00001 par value 220,000,000 shares authorized; 151,146,986 issued and 146,421,690 outstanding in 2021; 146,677,786 issued and 144,143,292 outstanding in 2020   1       1  
Additional paid-in capital   295,035       218,492  
Treasury stock, at cost: 4,725,296 and 2,534,494 shares held, respectively   (126,906 )     (37,994 )
Accumulated earnings (deficit)   2,734       (39,162 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income   318       247  
Total eXp World Holdings, Inc. stockholders’ equity   171,182       141,584  
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interest   1,015       1,003  
TOTAL EQUITY   172,197       142,587  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 395,134     $ 242,187  
       

EXP WORLD HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share amounts and per share data)

(Unaudited)
  Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,
    2021       2020       2021       2020  
Revenues $ 999,887     $ 353,525     $ 1,583,720     $ 624,946  
Operating expenses              
Commissions and other agent-related costs   919,970       319,164       1,450,317       562,570  
General and administrative expenses   60,721       25,155       107,021       52,015  
Sales and marketing expenses   2,683       887       4,940       1,831  
Total operating expenses   983,374       345,206       1,562,278       616,416  
Operating income   16,513       8,319       21,442       8,530  
Other expense              
Other (income) expense, net   54       11       (80 )     49  
Equity in losses of unconsolidated affiliates   1       12       7       34  
Total other (income) expense, net   55       23       (73 )     83  
Income before income tax (benefit) expense   16,458       8,296       21,515       8,447  
Income tax (benefit) expense   (20,585 )     61       (20,374 )     70  
Net income   37,043       8,235       41,889       8,377  
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest   7       40       7       63  
Net income attributable to eXp World Holdings, Inc. $ 37,050     $ 8,275     $ 41,896     $ 8,440  
               
Earnings (loss) per share              
Basic   0.25       0.06       0.29       0.06  
Diluted   0.24       0.06       0.27       0.06  
Weighted average shares outstanding              
Basic   145,584,495       135,511,932       144,973,139       133,502,272  
Diluted   157,288,672       145,124,056       158,096,735       143,901,821  
               

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0608ba83-74d0-4d8f-bbeb-a043e89f3635



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Calyxt to Present at the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference on August 11, 2021

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ROSEVILLE, Minn., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Calyxt, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLXT), a plant-based biotechnology platform company, today announced that management will present at the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference at 11:00 a.m. ET. The conference will be held in a virtual meeting format.

Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference

Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Presentation Time: 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT)
Webcast: https://wsw.com/webcast/canaccord60/clxt/2472844

The presentation will be webcast live and available for replay from the Investors section of Calyxt’s website at www.calyxt.com.

About Calyxt

Calyxt (Nasdaq: CLXT) is a plant-based biotechnology platform company focused on delivering innovations that revolutionize how the world uses plants. Calyxt uses its advanced plant-based biotechnology platform to generate innovative, high-value, and sustainable materials and products for world-class and industry leading customers and partners. For more information, go to www.calyxt.com.

Contact:

Calyxt Media Contact:

Patrick Milan 
TUNHEIM  
(612) 695-1369
[email protected]

Calyxt Investor Relations Contact:

Heather Savelle

Sherri Spear

Argot Partners
(212) 600-1902
[email protected]

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Quantum Computing Inc. Announces QUBT University

Program Helps Students Learn How to Solve Complex Optimization Problems with Access to Qatalyst and Quantum Educational Resources

LEESBURG, Va., Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum Computing Inc. (the “company” or “QCI”) (Nasdaq: QUBT) today announced its QUBT University program (QUBT U). The program will empower qualified students to get hands-on experience with quantum computing and quantum-ready algorithms like QUBO and QAOA by providing access to QCI’s flagship product Qatalyst™, a ready-to-run software for solving complex optimization problems on both classical and quantum computers, as well as quantum educational resources. Students can solve their first quantum-ready problem within a few days versus the many months it might otherwise take to code the same quantum problem as a quantum program.

The Quantum Club of Notre Dame University will be the first student participants in QUBT University. They will solve three complex problems, each with increasing difficulty, as part of the initial Qatalyst work. Their experiences and feedback will be instrumental in expanding and evolving QUBT U to advance education in the field.

“The Quantum Computing Club at the University of Notre Dame is super excited to get involved with QCI’s QUBT University program to explore the power of quantum computing,” said Robert Koniuta, Founder of The Quantum Club. “QUBT University offers us the chance to get hands-on experience with quantum computers including D-Wave, IonQ and Rigetti, using Qatalyst ready-to-run software for quantum inspired classical and quantum computing. Let the quantum challenge begin!”

QUBT U gives students the opportunity to work with a variety of classical (CPU) and quantum (QPU) computers, using advanced quantum techniques. With Qatalyst, students will solve complex constrained optimization problems on classical computers and a diversity of quantum computers including D-Wave, IonQ and Rigetti, all via AWS Braket.

“We are launching QUBT U to empower those students in academic fields that will leverage quantum computers in the future,” said Robert Liscouski, CEO of QCI. “By giving them the opportunity to experience a simpler way to solve complex problems with quantum computers, we’re exposing them to a more effective method to take advantage of quantum powered technology.”

QUBT University participants receive:

  • Free access to Qatalyst, QCI’s ready-to-run software for complex computations, and the ability to run problems using the six API calls.
  • Sample problems to get students started in a step by step approach to using quantum.
  • Tutorial videos and a list of frequently asked questions to help new students learn quickly and start solving problems right away.
  • Simple feedback mechanisms to share their experiences with QCI.

QUBT University is available for anyone working in an academic setting including undergraduates, professors, and researchers. Participants must have the following qualifications:

  • Knowledge of operational research type computations, specifically constrained optimization
  • Working knowledge of physics, mathematics and/or quantum mechanics
  • Programming skills: How to call functions in Python and access Python object attributes, how to create Numpy or Scipy matrices

Interested students, professors or advisors can learn more about QUBT U here. To learn more about QCI and how Qatalyst can deliver results for your business today, go to www.quantumcomputinginc.com.

About Quantum Computing Inc.

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is focused on accelerating the value of quantum computing for real-world business solutions. The company’s flagship product, Qatalyst, is the first software to bridge the power of classical and quantum computing, hiding complexity and empowering SMEs to solve complex computational problems today. QCI’s expert team in finance, computing, security, mathematics and physics has over a century of experience with complex technologies; from leading edge supercomputing innovations, to massively parallel programming, to the security that protects nations. Connect with QCI on LinkedIn and @QciQuantum on Twitter. For more information about QCI, visit www.quantumcomputinginc.com.

Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined within Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. By their nature, forward-looking statements and forecasts involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the near future. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Quantum Computing (“Company”), and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed conditions. Statements in this press release that are not descriptions of historical facts are forward-looking statements relating to future events, and as such all forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements may contain certain forward-looking statements pertaining to future anticipated or projected plans, performance and developments, as well as other statements relating to future operations and results. Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be considered to be forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intends,” “goal,” “objective,” “seek,” “attempt,” “aim to,” or variations of these or similar words, identify forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in the Company’s filings with the SEC.

Qatalyst™ is the trademark of Quantum Computing Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Company Contact:

Robert Liscouski, CEO
Quantum Computing, Inc.
+1 (703) 436-2161
Email Contact

Investor Relations Contact:

Ron Both or Grant Stude
CMA Investor Relations
+1 (949) 432-7566
Email Contact

Media Relations Contact:

Seth Menacker
Fusion Public Relations
+1 (201) 638-7561
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Resonant to Present at Oppenheimer 24th Annual Virtual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference on August 9th

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resonant Inc. (NASDAQ: RESN), a provider of radio frequency (RF) filter solutions developed on a robust intellectual property platform, designed to connect People and Things, today announced that management will present at the Oppenheimer 24th Annual Virtual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference taking place August 9-11, 2021.

Resonant management is scheduled to host a virtual presentation to investors during the event as follows:

Oppenheimer 24th Annual Virtual Technology, Internet & Communications Conference

Date: Monday, August 9, 2021
Time: 3:45 p.m. Eastern time (12:45 p.m. Pacific time)
Webcast: https://wsw.com/webcast/oppenheimer15/resn/2798384

Management will also participate in virtual one-on-one meetings throughout the event. To schedule a one-on-one, or for more information on the conference, please contact your Oppenheimer representative.

About Resonant Inc.

Resonant (NASDAQ: RESN) is transforming the market for RF front-ends (RFFE) by disrupting the RFFE supply chain through the delivery of solutions that leverage our WaveX™ design software tools platform, capitalize on the breadth of our IP portfolio, and are delivered through our services offerings. In a market that is critically constrained by limited designers, tools and capacity, Resonant addresses these critical problems by providing customers with ever increasing design efficiency, reduced time to market and lower unit costs. Customers leverage Resonant’s disruptive capabilities to design cutting edge filters and modules, while capitalizing on the added stability of a diverse supply chain through Resonant’s fabless ecosystem-the first of its kind. Working with Resonant, customers enhance the connectivity of current mobile devices, while preparing for the demands of emerging 5G applications.

To learn more about Resonant, view the series of videos published on its website that explain Resonant’s technologies and market positioning:

For more information, please visit www.resonant.com.

Resonant uses its website (https://www.resonant.com) and LinkedIn page (https://www.linkedin.com/company/resonant-inc-/) as channels of distribution of information about its products, its planned financial and other announcements, its attendance at upcoming investor and industry conferences, and other matters. Such information may be deemed material information, and Resonant may use these channels to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Therefore, investors should monitor the company’s website and its social media accounts in addition to following the company’s press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, and webcasts.

About Resonant’s WaveX™ Design Technology

Resonant creates designs for difficult RF frequency bands and modules that meet challenging and complex 5G, Wi-Fi and UWB RF front-end requirements. Using WaveX™, Resonant’s designs have the potential to be developed in half the time and manufactured at a lower cost than traditional approaches. WaveX™ is a suite of proprietary algorithms, software design tools and network synthesis techniques that enables Resonant to explore a much larger set of possible design solutions.

Resonant delivers rapid design simulations to its customers, which they manufacture in their captive fabs or have manufactured by one of Resonant’s foundry partners. These improved solutions still use Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) or Temperature Compensated Surface Acoustic Wave (TC-SAW) technologies with the performance of higher cost manufacturing methods like Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW).

Resonant’s WaveX™ delivers excellent predictability, enabling achievement of the desired product performance in roughly half as many turns through the fab. In addition, Resonant’s simulations model fundamental material and structure properties, which makes integration with foundry and fab customers much more intuitive, because they speak the “fab language” of basic material properties and dimensions.

Investor Relations Contact:

Greg Falesnik or Brooks Hamilton
MZ Group – MZ North America
(949) 546-6326
[email protected]



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Aetna, CVS Health to enter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual insurance exchange marketplace in Nevada for January 1, 2022

This combines the health coverage of Aetna®, a CVS Health company, with local care at CVS Pharmacy®, MinuteClinic® and CVS® HealthHUB™ locations to deliver a quality, affordable health care experience

PR Newswire

WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aetna and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) will enter the individual insurance exchange market in Nevada (specifically in select counties in the Las Vegas and Reno markets) with their first Aetna CVS Health hybrid-branded insurance product, providing access to health care for more Nevadans. Aetna and CVS Health bring together quality along with convenience and expanded services to meet consumer health needs, simply and affordably. 

“With the combined strength of Aetna and CVS Health, we’re uniquely positioned to provide greater value for consumers, particularly the millions of Americans who are uninsured or underinsured,” said Dan Finke, Executive Vice President, CVS Health, President, Aetna. “We are taking a human-centered approach to health care by connecting people to the services and support they want – in their neighborhood, home and virtually anywhere they need us.”

With these plans, members will have access to Aetna’s high-quality network of health care providers and telemedicine services. Additionally, the plan provides members with unique and convenient health care offerings at MinuteClinic, HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations across the country.

Along with an enhanced direct enrollment experience via Aetna’s website, the plans feature:

  • Low-cost or no-cost visits at any of the 14 MinuteClinic locations in Nevada and the more than 1,100 MinuteClinic locations across the country.
  • Access to a Care Concierge at CVS HealthHUB locations, who is available to assist members by helping them navigate health care services and products.
  • 20% off select CVS Health Brand health and wellness products at any one of the 10,000 CVS Pharmacy stores. 
  • 90-day refills members can have delivered directly to their door for free.
  • Simplified member experience that lets members pay their premium at the store and manage their account with our mobile app or through the web.

“A key priority is providing people with access to the care they need anywhere – simply, easily, and affordably,” said Neela Montgomery, Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President, CVS Pharmacy. “Whether it be through our health plan, MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB, CVS Pharmacy or any of our virtual care options, we are committed to helping simplify health care and enable healthier outcomes.”

Additional CVS Health services include:

  • Added convenience with access to virtual care, including through MinuteClinic
  • Quality guidance and treatment for maternity care, as well conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease
  • Help staying on track to better health with Pharmacy Advisor counseling and data-driven Next Best Actions or health nudges
  • Convenient, total health support with Destination Behavioral Health
  • Care in the comfort of your home with Coram Home Infusion

The select Nevada counties this new offering will be available in include Clark, Nye and Washoe.

In addition to Nevada, CVS Health is entering the individual exchange market in Arizona (Banner | Aetna), Florida, Georgia Missouri, North Carolina, Northern Virginia (Innovation Health), Texas and Virginia.*

*Filings in each state are complete. Final approval to entry is pending state and federal reviews/certifications. 

About CVS Health

CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care in ways no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Learn more at www.cvshealth.com.

About Aetna

Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers’ compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna’s customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world.

Aetna®, CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic, LLC (which either operates or provides certain management support services to MinuteClinic-branded walk-in clinics) are part of the CVS Health® family of companies.

©2021 Aetna Inc.

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Monica Prinzing

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China Liberal Provides Straits Institute of Minjiang University with Smart Campus Solutions

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BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CLEU) (“China Liberal”, the “Company”, or “we”), an educational services provider in China, providing, among other services, smart campus solutions, today announced that it entered into a contract (the “Contract”) with Straits Institute of Minjiang University(“SIMU”) in July 2021 to provide smart campus solutions to SIMU. All system installation and testing procedures of the smart campus solutions have been completed.

SIMU conducts its virtual online teaching by utilizing China Liberal’s self-developed and patented all-in-one machine AI-Space, which provides integrated visualization solutions to students. China Liberal’s solutions enable teachers to teach remotely through Tencent conference, ZOOM, Feishu, Teams and other software, and remotely record the entire teaching class and store it on the cloud server synchronously for students to watch or download at any time. Teachers can use the AI-Space audio-visual control integrated machine management and control platform to remotely manage and control all equipment in the classrooms, such as screen switching, recording and broadcasting, volume adjustment, screen adjustment, and device switching.

Ms. Ngai Ngai Lam, Chairwoman and CEO of China Liberal, commented, “We promoted our products through the informatization cooperation with the SIMU. Our revenue are mainly generated from Sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs, technological consulting services for smart campus solutions, and integration of enterprises and vocational education. The revenue generated from technological consulting services for smart campus solutions, one of our core businesses, accounted for 38% of our total revenue in the fiscal year 2020. We expect to increase the proportion of this line of business in our total revenue year by year through further promoting the application of our own products.”

About China Liberal Education Holdings Limited

China Liberal, headquartered in Beijing, is an educational services provider in China. It provides a wide range of services, including those under Sino-foreign jointly managed academic programs; overseas study consulting services; technological consulting services for Chinese universities to improve their campus information and data management system and to optimize their teaching, operating and management environment, creating a “smart campus”; and tailored job readiness training to graduating students. For more information, visit the company’s website at ir.chinaliberal.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements. In addition, from time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential,” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives might not occur.

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China Liberal Education Holdings Limited
Email:[email protected]

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Ms. Tina Xiao
Email:[email protected] 
Tel: +1 917 609 0333

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DarioHealth Behavioral Health Solution Selected by National Employer

Contract adds to significant growth in the employer market for new behavioral health solution

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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO), a pioneer in the global digital therapeutics market, today announced it has been selected as the digital behavioral health provider by a leading national professional services company.  

 

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This new contract represents the fourth employer to partner with Dario for its digital behavioral health services in the last month as improving access to mental health resources remains a top priority. Dario’s solution offers employers a comprehensive digital platform that helps to solve common gaps in access to traditional care, including inability to find face-to-face services, disinterest in traditional therapy, and lack of diagnoses.

“We are seeing significant interest in our behavioral health solution as employers increasingly find value in our ability to triage and treat for a wide range of needs. This latest contract offers more evidence that we can capitalize on the demand in the market and build the strong employer footprint that will be crucial to expanding our business,” stated Rick Anderson, President and General Manager of North America at DarioHealth.

Dario continues to nurture a healthy pipeline of employer clients looking for solutions to improve access and improve outcomes on a cost effective basis through digital health solutions, including in behavioral health. Dario’s highly personalized platform is proven to engage employees while providing a seamless end-to-end experience for mental health needs, beginning with an AI-enabled screening to triage and navigate employees to specific interventions, including digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), self-directed care, and expert behavioral coaching.  Dario expects to announce additional employer contracts in the coming months.

About DarioHealth Corp.

DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO) is a leading global digital therapeutics company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health. DarioHealth offers one of the most comprehensive digital therapeutics solutions on the market – covering multiple chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal and behavioral health within one integrated technology platform.

Dario’s next-generation, AI-powered, digital therapeutic platform supports more than just an individual’s disease. Dario provides adaptive, personalized experiences that drive behavior change through evidence-based interventions, intuitive, clinically proven digital tools, high-quality software, and coaching to help individuals improve health and sustain meaningful outcomes.

Dario’s unique user-centric approach to product design and engagement creates an unparalleled experience that is highly rated by users and delivers sustainable results.

The company’s cross-functional team operates at the intersection of life sciences, behavioral science, and software technology and utilizes a performance-based approach to improve its users’ health.

On the path to better health, Dario makes the right thing to do the easy thing to do. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://dariohealth.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release and the statements of representatives and partners of DarioHealth Corp. (the “Company”) related thereto contain or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “plan,” “project,” “potential,” “seek,” “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate” or “continue” are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the benefits of Dario’s solution, that the latest contract offers more evidence that it can capitalize on the demand in the market and build the strong employer footprint that will be crucial to expanding its business, when it discuses its client employer pipeline and when it discusses that it expects to announce additional employer contracts in the coming months. Readers are cautioned that certain important factors may affect the Company’s actual results and could cause such results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements that may be made in this news release. Factors that may affect the Company’s results include, but are not limited to, regulatory approvals, product demand, market acceptance, impact of competitive products and prices, product development, commercialization or technological difficulties, the success or failure of negotiations and trade, legal, social and economic risks, and the risks associated with the adequacy of existing cash resources. Additional factors that could cause or contribute to differences between the Company’s actual results and forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those risks discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned that actual results (including, without limitation, the timing for and results of the Company’s commercial and regulatory plans for Dario™ as described herein) may differ significantly from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

DarioHealth Corporate Contact:

Suzanne Bedell

VP Marketing
[email protected]
+1-347-767-4220

Investor Relations Contact:

Chuck Padala

[email protected]

+1-646-627-8390

Media Contact:

Josephine Galatioto

[email protected]

+1-212-845-4262

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Aetna, CVS Health to enter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual insurance exchange marketplace in Missouri for January 1, 2022

This combines the health coverage of Aetna®, a CVS Health company, with local care at CVS Pharmacy®, MinuteClinic® and CVS® HealthHUB™ locations to deliver a quality, affordable health care experience

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aetna and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) will enter the individual insurance exchange market in Missouri (specifically in select counties in the Kansas City, Springfield and St. Louis markets) with Aetna CVS Health hybrid-branded insurance product, providing access to health care for more Missourians. Aetna and CVS Health bring together quality along with convenience and expanded services to meet consumer health needs, simply and affordably. 

“With the combined strength of Aetna and CVS Health, we’re uniquely positioned to provide greater value for consumers, particularly the millions of Americans who are uninsured or underinsured,” said Dan Finke, Executive Vice President, CVS Health, President, Aetna. “We are taking a human-centered approach to health care by connecting people to the services and support they want – in their neighborhood, home and virtually anywhere they need us.”

With these plans, members will have access to Aetna’s high-quality network of health care providers and telemedicine services. Additionally, the plan provides members with unique and convenient health care offerings at MinuteClinic, HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations across the country.

Along with an enhanced direct enrollment experience via Aetna’s website, the plans feature:

  • Low-cost or no-cost visits at any of the nearly 30 MinuteClinic locations in Missouri and over 1,100 MinuteClinic locations across the country.
  • Access to a Care Concierge at CVS HealthHUB locations, who is available to assist members by helping them navigate health care services and products.
  • 20% off select CVS Health Brand health and wellness products at any one of the 10,000 CVS Pharmacy stores. 
  • 90-day refills members can have delivered directly to their door for free.
  • Simplified member experience that lets members pay their premium at the store and manage their account with our mobile app or through the web.

“A key priority is providing people with access to the care they need anywhere – simply, easily, and affordably,” said Neela Montgomery, Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President, CVS Pharmacy. “Whether it be through our health plan, MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB, CVS Pharmacy or any of our virtual care options, we are committed to helping simplify health care and enable healthier outcomes.”

Additional CVS Health services include:

  • Added convenience with access to virtual care, including through MinuteClinic
  • Quality guidance and treatment for maternity care, as well conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease
  • Help staying on track to better health with Pharmacy Advisor counseling and data-driven Next Best Actions or health nudges
  • Convenient, total health support with Destination Behavioral Health
  • Care in the comfort of your home with Coram Home Infusion

The select Missouri counties this new offering will be available in include Barry, Christian, Clay, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Franklin, Hickory, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Laclede, Lawrence, Lincoln, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Platte, Polk, St. Charles, St. Louis, St. Louis City, Ste. Genevieve, Stone, Taney, Warren, Washington, Webster and Wright.

In addition to Missouri, CVS Health is entering the individual exchange market in Arizona (Banner | Aetna), Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Northern Virginia (Innovation Health), Texas and Virginia.*

*Filings in each state are complete. Final approval to entry is pending state and federal reviews/certifications. 

About CVS Health

CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care in ways no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Learn more at www.cvshealth.com.

About Aetna

Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers’ compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna’s customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world.

Aetna®, CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic, LLC (which either operates or provides certain management support services to MinuteClinic-branded walk-in clinics) are part of the CVS Health® family of companies.

©2021 Aetna Inc.

Media Contact:

Charlie Rice-Minoso

[email protected] 
224-213-1135

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Aetna, CVS Health to enter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual insurance marketplace in Texas for January 1, 2022

This combines the health coverage of Aetna®, a CVS Health company, with local care at CVS Pharmacy®, MinuteClinic® and CVS® HealthHUB™ locations to deliver a quality, affordable health care experience

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aetna and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) will enter the individual insurance marketplace in Texas (specifically in select counties in the Austin, El Paso, Houston and San Antonio markets) with the first Aetna CVS Health hybrid-branded insurance product, providing access to health care for more Texans. Aetna and CVS Health bring together quality along with convenience and expanded services to meet consumer health needs, simply and affordably. 

“With the combined strength of Aetna and CVS Health, we’re uniquely positioned to provide greater value for consumers, particularly the millions of Americans who are uninsured or underinsured,” said Dan Finke, Executive Vice President, CVS Health, President, Aetna. “We are taking a human-centered approach to health care by connecting people to the services and support they want – in their neighborhood, home and virtually anywhere they need us.”

With these plans, members will have access to Aetna’s high-quality network of health care providers and telemedicine services. Additionally, the plan provides members with unique and convenient health care offerings at MinuteClinic, HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations across the country.

Along with an enhanced direct enrollment experience via Aetna’s website, the plans feature:

  • No-cost or low-cost visits at any of the more than 50 MinuteClinic locations in Texas and over 1,100 MinuteClinic locations across the country.
  • Access to a Care Concierge at CVS HealthHUB locations, who is available to assist members by helping them navigate health care services and products.
  • 20% off select CVS Health Brand health and wellness products at any one of the 10,000 CVS Pharmacy stores. 
  • 90-day refills members can have delivered directly to their door for free.
  • Simplified member experience that lets members pay their premium at the store and manage their account with our mobile app or through the web.

“A key priority is providing people with access to the care they need – simply, easily and affordably,” said Neela Montgomery, Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President, CVS Pharmacy. “Whether it be through our health plan, MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB, CVS Pharmacy or any of our virtual care options, we are committed to helping simplify health care and enable healthier outcomes.”

Additional CVS Health services include:

  • Added convenience with access to virtual care, including through MinuteClinic
  • Quality guidance and treatment for maternity care, as well conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease
  • Help staying on track to better health with Pharmacy Advisor counseling and data-driven Next Best Actions or health nudges
  • Convenient, total health support with Destination Behavioral Health
  • Care in the comfort of the member’s home with Coram Home Infusion

The select Texas counties this new offering will be available in include Bexar, Brazoria, Comal, El Paso, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Kendall, Montgomery, Travis, and Williamson.

In addition to Texas, CVS Health is entering the individual exchange market in Arizona (Banner | Aetna), Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Northern Virginia (Innovation Health) and Virginia.*

*Filings in each state are complete. Final approval to entry is pending state and federal reviews/certifications. 

About CVS Health

CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care in ways no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Learn more at www.cvshealth.com.

About Aetna

Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers’ compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna’s customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world.

Aetna®, CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic, LLC (which either operates or provides certain management support services to MinuteClinic-branded walk-in clinics) are part of the CVS Health® family of companies.

©2021 Aetna Inc.

Media Contact: 
Monica Prinzing
[email protected]
831-241-8294

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Aetna, CVS Health to enter the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual insurance exchange marketplace in North Carolina for January 1, 2022

This combines the health coverage of Aetna®, a CVS Health company, with local care at CVS Pharmacy®, MinuteClinic® and CVS® HealthHUB™ locations to deliver a quality, affordable health care experience

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Aetna and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) will enter the individual insurance exchange marketplace in select counties in North Carolina with their first Aetna CVS Health hybrid-branded insurance product, providing access to health care for more North Carolinians. Aetna and CVS Health bring together quality along with convenience and expanded services to meet consumer health needs, simply and affordably. 

“With the combined strength of Aetna and CVS Health, we’re uniquely positioned to provide greater value for consumers, particularly the millions of Americans who are uninsured or underinsured,” said Dan Finke, Executive Vice President, CVS Health, President, Aetna. “We are taking a human-centered approach to health care by connecting people to the services and support they want – in their neighborhood, home and virtually anywhere they need us.”

With these plans, members will have access to Aetna’s high-quality network of health care providers and telemedicine services. Additionally, the plan provides members with unique and convenient health care offerings at MinuteClinic, HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations across the country.

Along with an enhanced direct enrollment experience via Aetna’s website, the plans feature:

  • Low-cost or no-cost visits at any of the more than 60 MinuteClinic locations in North Carolina and over 1,100 MinuteClinic locations across the country.
  • Access to a Care Concierge at CVS HealthHUB locations, who is available to assist members by helping them navigate health care services and products.
  • 20% off select CVS Health Brand health and wellness products at any one of the 10,000 CVS Pharmacy stores. 
  • 90-day refills members can have delivered directly to their door for free.
  • Simplified member experience that lets members pay their premium at the store and manage their account with our mobile app or through the web.

“A key priority is providing people with access to the care they need anywhere – simply, easily, and affordably,” said Neela Montgomery, Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President, CVS Pharmacy. “Whether it be through our health plan, MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB, CVS Pharmacy or any of our virtual care options, we are committed to helping simplify health care and enable healthier outcomes.”

Additional CVS Health services include:

  • Added convenience with access to virtual care, including through MinuteClinic
  • Quality guidance and treatment for maternity care, as well conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease
  • Help staying on track to better health with Pharmacy Advisor counseling and data-driven Next Best Actions or health nudges
  • Convenient, total health support with Destination Behavioral Health
  • Care in the comfort of your home with Coram Home Infusion

The select North Carolina counties this new offering will be available in include Alamance, Anson, Avery, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Camden, Carteret, Caswell, Chatham, Cherokee, Chowan, Clay, Cleveland, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Gates, Graham, Granville, Greene, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Haywood, Henderson, Hertford, Hoke, Jackson, Johnston, Lee, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Nash, Orange, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Person, Pitt, Polk, Randolph, Rockingham, Rutherford, Stanly, Stokes, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Vance, Wake, Wayne, Wilkes, Wilson, Yadkin and Yancey.

In addition to North Carolina, CVS Health is entering the individual exchange market in Arizona (Banner | Aetna), Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, Northern Virginia (Innovation Health), Texas and Virginia.*

*Filings in each state are complete. Final approval to entry is pending state and federal reviews/certifications. 

About CVS Health

CVS Health is the leading health solutions company, delivering care in ways no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Learn more at www.cvshealth.com.

About Aetna

Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers’ compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna’s customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world.

Aetna®, CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic, LLC (which either operates or provides certain management support services to MinuteClinic-branded walk-in clinics) are part of the CVS Health® family of companies.

©2021 Aetna Inc.

Media Contact:

Tara Burke

[email protected]

860-273-0449

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