Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 22, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, Humana and UnitedHealth Group
CI: 128.95 (-7.66), ANTM: 136.47 (-6.32), UNH: 110.56 (-7.55), AET: 101.68 (-6.60), HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Doctors To Get Real-Time Prescription Drug Benefit Info To Cut Red Tape For Patients
Business Wire - Thu Oct 22, 6:00AM CDT
The era of getting a prescription from your doctor, only to learn later that the medication is not covered, is coming to an end. Health and wellness company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has announced a real-time prescription drug benefit service that gives doctors information about their Humana patients' drug coverage, pricing and network pharmacy options all while the patient is in the exam room.
HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Will Election 2016 Mean New Challenges for Health Insurers?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 21, 10:50AM CDT
Will Election 2016 Mean New Challenges for Health Insurers?
CI: 128.95 (-7.66), ANTM: 136.47 (-6.32), UNH: 110.56 (-7.55), AET: 101.68 (-6.60), HNT: 61.16 (-2.14), MOH: 62.53 (-4.18), HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Clinton questions plans for health insurers to merge
By KEN THOMAS - AP - Wed Oct 21, 10:02AM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Wednesday that two major health insurers preparing multibillion dollar acquisitions could tip "the balance of power" too far away from consumers.
CI: 128.95 (-7.66), AET: 101.68 (-6.60), HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Humana and Guthrie Partner to Offer Value-Based Care in Twin Tiers Region
Business Wire - Wed Oct 21, 9:44AM CDT
Guthrie is teaming up with national health and well-being leader Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) on a value-based health care agreement designed to offer Humana's 4,000 Medicare Advantage members in north central Pennsylvania and south central New York an option for a more coordinated, more personalized health care experience.
HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: UnitedHealth, Aetna, Cigna, Humana and Anthem
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Oct 21, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: UnitedHealth, Aetna, Cigna, Humana and Anthem
CI: 128.95 (-7.66), ANTM: 136.47 (-6.32), UNH: 110.56 (-7.55), AET: 101.68 (-6.60), HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Health Insurers Gain Under Obamacare
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 20, 4:06PM CDT
Health Insurers Gain Under Obamacare
CI: 128.95 (-7.66), ANTM: 136.47 (-6.32), UNH: 110.56 (-7.55), AET: 101.68 (-6.60), HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Health insurers return to Illinois marketplace
By CARLA K. JOHNSON - AP - Tue Oct 20, 4:01PM CDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Prices are still a mystery, but Illinois consumers shopping for health insurance for 2016 will see familiar companies, newcomers and health plans with narrow networks when the marketplace opens in less than two weeks, according to information released Tuesday by the companies and state regulators.
AET: 101.68 (-6.60), HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: CIGNA, Anthem, Humana, UnitedHealth Group and Centene
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 20, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: CIGNA, Anthem, Humana, UnitedHealth Group and Centene
CNC: 54.93 (-3.37), CI: 128.95 (-7.66), ANTM: 136.47 (-6.32), UNH: 110.56 (-7.55), HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Oct. 20 Premarket Briefing: 10 Things You Should Know
at The Street - Tue Oct 20, 5:38AM CDT
U.S. stock futures are lower Tuesday ahead of a large number of major corporate earnings reports and housing data.
YHOO: 31.80 (+0.68), MU: 16.78 (+0.35), HOG: 47.69 (+0.66), IBM: 144.43 (+3.51), UTX: 99.99 (+2.02), CMG: 658.12 (-7.55), WDC: 71.33 (-0.11), VZ: 45.78 (+0.92), AET: 101.68 (-6.60), AAPL: 114.96 (+1.20), SNDK: 76.89 (+0.11), HUM: 167.62 (-9.53), UAL: 55.73 (+1.18)
Humana's stockholders approve merger with Aetna
M2 - Tue Oct 20, 4:35AM CDT
Humana Inc (NYSE: HUM) announced on Monday that during a special stockholder meeting held on 19 October 2015, its stockholders voted to approve the adoption of the merger agreement, dated 2 July 2015, providing for the acquisition of Humana by Aetna Inc.
AET: 101.68 (-6.60), HUM: 167.62 (-9.53)
Humana, Aetna shareholders approve $37 billion merger
By The Associated Press - AP - Mon Oct 19, 5:20PM CDT
Humana says shareholders at a special meeting overwhelming approved the company's takeover by fellow insurer Aetna.
AET: 101.64 (-6.64), HUM: 167.39 (-9.76)
Watch for Humana to Potentially Pullback After Gaining 1.34% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Oct 19, 4:21PM CDT
Humana (NYSE:HUM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $183.90 to a high of $186.79. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $185.69 on volume of 1.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
HUM: 167.39 (-9.76)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.34% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Oct 19, 4:21PM CDT
Humana (NYSE:HUM) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $183.90 to a high of $186.79. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $185.69 on volume of 1.1 million shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
HUM: 167.39 (-9.76)
Humana Stockholders Approve Pending Merger with Aetna
Business Wire - Mon Oct 19, 3:45PM CDT
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced that during a special stockholder meeting held earlier today, its stockholders voted to approve the adoption of the previously announced merger agreement, dated as of July 2, 2015, providing for the acquisition of Humana by Aetna Inc.
AET: 101.63 (-6.65), HUM: 167.39 (-9.76)
Health Insurance Stock Outlook - Oct. 2015
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Oct 19, 1:29PM CDT
Health Insurance Stock Outlook - Oct. 2015
CI: 128.95 (-7.66), CNC: 54.93 (-3.37), ANTM: 136.47 (-6.32), UNH: 110.54 (-7.57), AET: 101.63 (-6.65), HNT: 61.16 (-2.14), HUM: 167.39 (-9.76)
UnitedHealth Group Is a Great Long-Term Investment, Despite Last Week's Earnings Report
at The Street - Mon Oct 19, 12:30PM CDT
UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock got clobbered in the wake of its earnings release last week, but this stock is a long-term buy. Here's why.
JNJ: 98.80 (+1.17), MRK: 50.83 (+0.24), PFE: 33.09 (-0.37), UNH: 110.54 (-7.57), HUM: 167.39 (-9.76)
Could New ICD-10 Medical Codes Put the Health Industry in Sick Bay?
Bruce Japsen, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Oct 19, 9:34AM CDT
From health insurers to large hospital operators, the long-awaited rollout of more than 140,000 new government-mandated ICD-10 codes used for describing diseases and medical procedures in the billing process is being closely monitored for any...
UNH: 110.53 (-7.58), AON: 92.74 (+1.42), HUM: 167.30 (-9.85)
Healthcare M&A Resilient Despite Economic Woes
at The Street - Thu Oct 15, 6:46AM CDT
Despite the financial hardships plaguing some economies, healthcare M&A is still on the rise and experts indicate there is no sign of it slowing.
CI: 128.95 (-7.66), ACT: 298.98 (-2.94), TEVA: 56.22 (-1.70), AET: 101.63 (-6.65), HUM: 167.30 (-9.85)