-- The American Medical Association is asking U.S. regulators to step in and halt the proposed merger of CVS Health Corp. (CVS) and insurer Aetna, Inc. (AET), Reuters reports Wednesday.

-- The AMA fears the deal could lead to an increase in the drug prices and less choice for consumers, the report said.

Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-aetna-m-a-cvs-health/u-s-doctors-group-opposes-merger-of-cvs-and-aetna-idUSKBN1KT275?il=0

Write to Stephen Nakrosis at stephen.nakrosis@wsj.com

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