CVS Caremark's Strategy for Managing Chronic Conditions

CVS Caremark's Strategy for Managing Chronic Conditions

April 29, 2026 · 11 min

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Dr. Michelle Gourdine discusses CVS Caremark's approach to managing chronic conditions amidst evolving treatment options.

Chronic disease management is growing more complex as new therapies reshape the treatment landscape. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Gourdine, senior vice president of CVS Health and chief medical officer of CVS Caremark , discusses how pharmacy leaders are balancing access to innovative treatments with long-term affordability and clinical outcomes. As more options emerge for conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, Gourdine outlines how evidence-based benefit design can help improve access while managing cost. She also explores the role of coordinated pharmacy support in improving medication adherence.

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Organizations: CVS Health, CVS Caremark, CVS

Places: United States

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