Latest Healthways Inc (HWAY) Headlines
WellPoint, American Academy of Pediatrics Pen Deal (revised) - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 03, 2:29PM CST
Per the alliance, the American Academy of Pediatrics and WellPoint will chalk out a series that will educate physicians -- specifically designed for pediatricians -- on pediatric health issues like childhood obesity, asthma and behavioral concerns.
WellPoint, American Academy of Pediatrics Pen Deal - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 28, 5:00PM CST
WellPoint Inc. (WLP) has been working toward increasing awareness among the masses about child health. For this, the company has collaborated with The American Academy of Pediatrics.
Healthways Receives Notice of Intent to Nominate Directors
Business Wire - Fri Feb 28, 12:55PM CST
Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY), the largest independent global provider of well-being improvement solutions, said today that it received notice from North Tide Capital LLC that it plans to nominate four candidates for the Company's Board of Directors at the Company's 2014 annual meeting of stockholders.
North Tide Nominates a Slate of Highly Qualified Candidates for Election at Healthways' 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 28, 12:14PM CST
North Tide Capital Master, LP (together with its affiliates, "North Tide"), the second largest shareholder of Healthways, Inc. ("Healthways" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HWAY) with current ownership of approximately 11% of the outstanding shares, today announced that it has delivered a letter to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") and has nominated a slate of highly qualified candidates for election to the Healthways Board at the Company's 2014 Annual Meeting.
Florida Medicare Plan First to "Walk the Talk" With Walkadoo(TM) Physical Activity Program
Business Wire - Thu Feb 27, 7:02AM CST
As part of its mission to help members live healthier, AvMed has become the nation's first Medicare Advantage plan to offer a unique, interactive walking program to its members. As part of an expanded partnership with global well-being improvement leader Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) and its award-winning SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program, AvMed is now offering Walkadoo(TM), a pedometer-based walking program from Healthways MeYou Health subsidiary. Walkadoo utilizes technology and social interaction to encourage physical activity in individuals of all ages. AvMed is issuing free Walkadoo-compatible FitLinxx Pebble(R) pedometers to all Medicare members who request them. As part of the new agreement, AvMed has also extended its SilverSneakers contract through 2016.
Live 2 B Healthy(R) Senior Fitness Joins Healthways SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program Network
Business Wire - Tue Feb 25, 7:01AM CST
Live 2 B Healthy(R) Senior Fitness announced today it has partnered with Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) to offer its customized fitness programs as part of the Healthways SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program network effective immediately. Live 2 B Healthy provides fitness programs with trainers specializing in older adult fitness to senior residential communities in 15 states, while the comprehensive Healthways fitness center network includes more than 15,000 participating fitness and wellness facilities nationwide.
North Dakota is #1 and West Virginia is #50 in Annual Gallup-Healthways State Well-Being Rankings
Business Wire - Thu Feb 20, 2:00AM CST
For the sixth consecutive year, global well-being improvement leader Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) and world-leading management consulting firm Gallup have released their analysis of the state of well-being across the United States. North Dakota and West Virginia bookended the list, with top and bottom rankings, respectively. The analysis is based on data from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index(R), a definitive measure and empiric database of real-time changes in well-being throughout the world. More than 178,000 interviews nationwide fueled the 2013 analysis, which examined Americans' perceptions on topics such as physical and emotional health, healthy behaviors, work environment, social and community factors, financial security, and access to necessities such as food, shelter and healthcare, to create a composite well-being rank for each state.
Thomas G. Cigarran Resigns from Healthways Board of Directors
Business Wire - Wed Feb 19, 6:18AM CST
Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY) announced that Thomas G. Cigarran has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2014. Mr. Cigarran, 72, was a co-founder of the Company in 1981 and served as its Chief Executive Officer from 1989 to 2003 before retiring to serve as Chairman until 2010, when he became Chairman Emeritus.
Healthways Sees 4Q Loss on Lower Revs - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 18, 1:07PM CST
Healthways failed to meet its own revenue expectations of 171 to $181 million for the fourth quarter and $665-$675 million for the full year
Kindred Healthcare Appoints C. Scott Blanchette as Chief Information Officer
Business Wire - Mon Feb 17, 3:00PM CST
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. ("Kindred" or the "Company") (NYSE:KND) today announced the appointment of C. Scott Blanchette as Chief Information Officer, effective February 17, 2014. He succeeds Richard E. Chapman, who retired effective December 31, 2013.
Healthways Reports Fourth-Quarter Financial Results
Business Wire - Thu Feb 13, 3:00PM CST
Ben R. Leedle, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. Total revenues for the quarter were $169.2 million compared with $175.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $5.3 million, or $0.15 per share, compared with net income of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2012. Excluding non-cash interest expense from the fourth quarter of 2013 and a restructuring charge from the fourth quarter of 2012, adjusted net loss for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $0.12 per share compared with adjusted net income of $0.05 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2012 (see pages 7 and 8 for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures).
WellPoint Inc partners with Healthways Inc to offer the Dr Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease
M2 - Wed Feb 12, 7:10AM CST
Health company WellPoint Inc (NasdaqGS:WLP) stated on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to offer its health plan members with access to Healthways Inc's Dr Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease.
WellPoint and Healthways Collaborate to Deliver the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease(TM)
Business Wire - Tue Feb 11, 11:37AM CST
WellPoint, Inc., (NYSE: WLP) one of the nation's largest health benefits companies, and global well-being improvement leader Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby WellPoint's affiliated health plan members will have access to the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease(TM). The collaboration applies to members of WellPoint's affiliated health plans which span 14 states and represent nearly one in nine Americans.
Healthways Has Returned 7.7% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (HWAY)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 04, 11:23AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Healthways (NASDAQ:HWAY) on November 19th, 2013 at $13.09. In approximately 3 months, Healthways has returned 7.68% as of today's recent price of $14.09.
Blue Shield of California Renews Agreement with Healthways to Provide SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program
Business Wire - Tue Feb 04, 6:00AM CST
As part of its mission to encourage innovation and be a catalyst for constructive change, Blue Shield of California today announced it has renewed its agreement with well-being improvement leader Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) to continue offering the award-winning SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program to eligible members in California. The renewal follows a recent announcement that Blue Shield has agreed to provide Healthways MeYou Health-branded social well-being improvement solutions to support their Wellvolution health and wellness program.
SmartMetric's Payment Card Can Help Bitcoin Surpass Top Payment Networks in Volume
Marketwire - Fri Jan 31, 9:13AM CST
SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME), a developer of patented payment card technologies and the first biometrically protected bitcoin payment card, today announced that its soon-to-launch SmartMetric Biometric Bitcoin Card(TM) can help further accelerate bitcoin's adoption and usage rates. SmartMetric's card is the world's first biometric, fingerprint secured, off-line storage platform for bitcoins. It makes using bitcoins as easy as using a standard debit or credit card that is tied to the dollar or any other traditional currency.
Healthways Up on Healthcare Deal Extension - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 29, 5:40PM CST
Healthways Up on the partnership deal extension with Essence Healthcare Deal Extension
Shares of HWAY Up 26.3% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 28, 9:47AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Healthways (NASDAQ:HWAY) on November 19th, 2013 at $13.09. In approximately 2 months, Healthways has returned 26.33% as of today's recent price of $16.53.
Essence Healthcare Renews Partnership with Healthways to Provide SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program Through 2016
Business Wire - Mon Jan 27, 6:00AM CST
As part of its mission to help people achieve and maintain long-lasting health and wellness, Essence Healthcare today announced it has renewed its existing partnership with well-being improvement leader Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) to continue offering the award-winning SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program through 2016. SilverSneakers, the nation's leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults, is available to Essence Healthcare members throughout the St. Louis region.
Commit To Purchase Healthways At $12.50, Earn 12.1% Annualized Using Options
StockOptionsChannel.com - Thu Jan 23, 10:37AM CST
Investors considering a purchase of Healthways stock, but cautious about paying the going market price of $15.88/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. One interesting put contract in...
WellPoint, American Academy of Pediatrics Pen Deal (revised) - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 03, 2:29PM CST
Per the alliance, the American Academy of Pediatrics and WellPoint will chalk out a series that will educate physicians -- specifically designed for pediatricians -- on pediatric health issues like childhood obesity, asthma and behavioral concerns.
WellPoint, American Academy of Pediatrics Pen Deal - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 28, 5:00PM CST
WellPoint Inc. (WLP) has been working toward increasing awareness among the masses about child health. For this, the company has collaborated with The American Academy of Pediatrics.
Healthways Receives Notice of Intent to Nominate Directors
Business Wire - Fri Feb 28, 12:55PM CST
Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY), the largest independent global provider of well-being improvement solutions, said today that it received notice from North Tide Capital LLC that it plans to nominate four candidates for the Company's Board of Directors at the Company's 2014 annual meeting of stockholders.
North Tide Nominates a Slate of Highly Qualified Candidates for Election at Healthways' 2014 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
PR Newswire - Fri Feb 28, 12:14PM CST
North Tide Capital Master, LP (together with its affiliates, "North Tide"), the second largest shareholder of Healthways, Inc. ("Healthways" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HWAY) with current ownership of approximately 11% of the outstanding shares, today announced that it has delivered a letter to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") and has nominated a slate of highly qualified candidates for election to the Healthways Board at the Company's 2014 Annual Meeting.
Florida Medicare Plan First to "Walk the Talk" With Walkadoo(TM) Physical Activity Program
Business Wire - Thu Feb 27, 7:02AM CST
As part of its mission to help members live healthier, AvMed has become the nation's first Medicare Advantage plan to offer a unique, interactive walking program to its members. As part of an expanded partnership with global well-being improvement leader Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) and its award-winning SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program, AvMed is now offering Walkadoo(TM), a pedometer-based walking program from Healthways MeYou Health subsidiary. Walkadoo utilizes technology and social interaction to encourage physical activity in individuals of all ages. AvMed is issuing free Walkadoo-compatible FitLinxx Pebble(R) pedometers to all Medicare members who request them. As part of the new agreement, AvMed has also extended its SilverSneakers contract through 2016.
Live 2 B Healthy(R) Senior Fitness Joins Healthways SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program Network
Business Wire - Tue Feb 25, 7:01AM CST
Live 2 B Healthy(R) Senior Fitness announced today it has partnered with Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) to offer its customized fitness programs as part of the Healthways SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program network effective immediately. Live 2 B Healthy provides fitness programs with trainers specializing in older adult fitness to senior residential communities in 15 states, while the comprehensive Healthways fitness center network includes more than 15,000 participating fitness and wellness facilities nationwide.
North Dakota is #1 and West Virginia is #50 in Annual Gallup-Healthways State Well-Being Rankings
Business Wire - Thu Feb 20, 2:00AM CST
For the sixth consecutive year, global well-being improvement leader Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) and world-leading management consulting firm Gallup have released their analysis of the state of well-being across the United States. North Dakota and West Virginia bookended the list, with top and bottom rankings, respectively. The analysis is based on data from the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index(R), a definitive measure and empiric database of real-time changes in well-being throughout the world. More than 178,000 interviews nationwide fueled the 2013 analysis, which examined Americans' perceptions on topics such as physical and emotional health, healthy behaviors, work environment, social and community factors, financial security, and access to necessities such as food, shelter and healthcare, to create a composite well-being rank for each state.
Thomas G. Cigarran Resigns from Healthways Board of Directors
Business Wire - Wed Feb 19, 6:18AM CST
Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY) announced that Thomas G. Cigarran has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective February 14, 2014. Mr. Cigarran, 72, was a co-founder of the Company in 1981 and served as its Chief Executive Officer from 1989 to 2003 before retiring to serve as Chairman until 2010, when he became Chairman Emeritus.
Healthways Sees 4Q Loss on Lower Revs - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Feb 18, 1:07PM CST
Healthways failed to meet its own revenue expectations of 171 to $181 million for the fourth quarter and $665-$675 million for the full year
Kindred Healthcare Appoints C. Scott Blanchette as Chief Information Officer
Business Wire - Mon Feb 17, 3:00PM CST
Kindred Healthcare, Inc. ("Kindred" or the "Company") (NYSE:KND) today announced the appointment of C. Scott Blanchette as Chief Information Officer, effective February 17, 2014. He succeeds Richard E. Chapman, who retired effective December 31, 2013.
Healthways Reports Fourth-Quarter Financial Results
Business Wire - Thu Feb 13, 3:00PM CST
Ben R. Leedle, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. Total revenues for the quarter were $169.2 million compared with $175.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2012. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $5.3 million, or $0.15 per share, compared with net income of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2012. Excluding non-cash interest expense from the fourth quarter of 2013 and a restructuring charge from the fourth quarter of 2012, adjusted net loss for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $0.12 per share compared with adjusted net income of $0.05 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2012 (see pages 7 and 8 for a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures).
WellPoint Inc partners with Healthways Inc to offer the Dr Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease
M2 - Wed Feb 12, 7:10AM CST
Health company WellPoint Inc (NasdaqGS:WLP) stated on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to offer its health plan members with access to Healthways Inc's Dr Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease.
WellPoint and Healthways Collaborate to Deliver the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease(TM)
Business Wire - Tue Feb 11, 11:37AM CST
WellPoint, Inc., (NYSE: WLP) one of the nation's largest health benefits companies, and global well-being improvement leader Healthways, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWAY), today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby WellPoint's affiliated health plan members will have access to the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease(TM). The collaboration applies to members of WellPoint's affiliated health plans which span 14 states and represent nearly one in nine Americans.
Healthways Has Returned 7.7% Since SmarTrend Recommendation (HWAY)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Feb 04, 11:23AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Healthways (NASDAQ:HWAY) on November 19th, 2013 at $13.09. In approximately 3 months, Healthways has returned 7.68% as of today's recent price of $14.09.
Blue Shield of California Renews Agreement with Healthways to Provide SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program
Business Wire - Tue Feb 04, 6:00AM CST
As part of its mission to encourage innovation and be a catalyst for constructive change, Blue Shield of California today announced it has renewed its agreement with well-being improvement leader Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) to continue offering the award-winning SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program to eligible members in California. The renewal follows a recent announcement that Blue Shield has agreed to provide Healthways MeYou Health-branded social well-being improvement solutions to support their Wellvolution health and wellness program.
SmartMetric's Payment Card Can Help Bitcoin Surpass Top Payment Networks in Volume
Marketwire - Fri Jan 31, 9:13AM CST
SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME), a developer of patented payment card technologies and the first biometrically protected bitcoin payment card, today announced that its soon-to-launch SmartMetric Biometric Bitcoin Card(TM) can help further accelerate bitcoin's adoption and usage rates. SmartMetric's card is the world's first biometric, fingerprint secured, off-line storage platform for bitcoins. It makes using bitcoins as easy as using a standard debit or credit card that is tied to the dollar or any other traditional currency.
Healthways Up on Healthcare Deal Extension - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 29, 5:40PM CST
Healthways Up on the partnership deal extension with Essence Healthcare Deal Extension
Shares of HWAY Up 26.3% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jan 28, 9:47AM CST
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Healthways (NASDAQ:HWAY) on November 19th, 2013 at $13.09. In approximately 2 months, Healthways has returned 26.33% as of today's recent price of $16.53.
Essence Healthcare Renews Partnership with Healthways to Provide SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program Through 2016
Business Wire - Mon Jan 27, 6:00AM CST
As part of its mission to help people achieve and maintain long-lasting health and wellness, Essence Healthcare today announced it has renewed its existing partnership with well-being improvement leader Healthways (NASDAQ: HWAY) to continue offering the award-winning SilverSneakers(R) Fitness Program through 2016. SilverSneakers, the nation's leading exercise program designed exclusively for older adults, is available to Essence Healthcare members throughout the St. Louis region.
Commit To Purchase Healthways At $12.50, Earn 12.1% Annualized Using Options
StockOptionsChannel.com - Thu Jan 23, 10:37AM CST
Investors considering a purchase of Healthways stock, but cautious about paying the going market price of $15.88/share, might benefit from considering selling puts among the alternative strategies at their disposal. One interesting put contract in...
