Why did Aetna want to merge with Humana?

Why did Aetna want to merge with Humana?

The combined entity will help drive better value and higher-quality health care by reducing administrative costs, leveraging best-in-breed practices from the two companies — including Humana’s chronic-care capabilities that measurably improve health outcomes for larger populations — and enabling the company to better … Jul 3, 2015

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