Aetna and CVS Health Looking at some of the biggest healthcare deals that are currently in play from the retail health perspective, the proposed merger between Aetna and CVS Health is, in many ways, an extension of Aetna's longstanding collaboration with CVS Health to make CVS Health's MinuteClinics available to Aetna members, and, by so doing, encourage Aetna members to utilize the conveniently-located MinuteClinics as an alternative to more expensive settings. In a co-branded Aetna/CVS flyer from 2013, Aetna and CVS advertised MinuteClinics as "neighborhood wellness centers" for Aetna members who have preventive benefits as part of their Aetna medical plan. The flyer reads: Want to start working on your health goals? Can't seem to find the time? Now you have a fast and easy way to get started. Aetna and MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic inside select CVS/pharmacy locations, have come together to bring wellness coaching to you — right in your own neighborhood. Trying to quit smoking?