-- Apple Inc. (AAPL) has been speaking with private Medicare providers about subsidizing Apple Watches for people over 65, CNBC reports Wednesday, citing "people familiar with the discussions."

-- Apple is already subsidizing the cost of the watches to some Aetna, John Hancock and United Healthcare customers, the report said.

-- The talks haven't resulted in any deals yet, the report said, adding Apple declined to comment.

Full story: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/15/apple-talking-to-private-medicare-plans-about-subsidizing-apple-watch.html

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