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Corporate Governance: Medical Affairs Committee Charter
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Purpose of Committee The primary purpose of the Medical Affairs Committee (the "Committee") of Aetna Inc. (the "Company") is to assist the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") in the general oversight of Company policies and practices that relate to providing members with access to cost-effective quality health care. Committee Membership The Committee shall be composed of at least three members of the Board. The members of the Committee shall be appointed annually and replaced by the Board. The Company's Chief Medical Officer shall support the Committee in identifying the issues and policies to be reviewed by the Committee, and in coordinating presentations and the distribution of information to the Committee. Committee Structure and Operations The Board shall designate one member of the Committee as its chairperson. The Committee shall meet as often as necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this Charter, but at least three times a year. The Committee shall make regular reports to the Board. The Committee may, in its discretion, delegate all or a portion of its duties and responsibilities to a subcommittee of the Committee. The Committee shall have the resources and authority appropriate to discharge its responsibilities, including the authority to retain counsel and other experts or consultants. Committee Goals and Responsibilities Among the Committee's goals and responsibilities are the following:
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