WellCare of New York Increasingly Moves to Value-Based Reimbursement Agreements to Align Provider Payments with Health Outcomes
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 13, 7:30AM CDT
To improve health outcomes for its members, WellCare of New York, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG), is increasingly moving toward value-based reimbursement agreements to align provider payments with quality, efficiency and patient-engagement results.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Gives $50,000 to Support The 18th Annual Family Café and The Annual Governor's Summit on Disabilities June 10-12 in Orlando, Florida
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 09, 7:30AM CDT
Recognizing the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have access to the care and services they need to live better, healthier lives, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE:WCG) and its Staywell Health Plan will serve as the premier sponsor of The 18th Annual Family Café and The Annual Governor's Summit on Disabilities taking place June 10-12 in Orlando, Florida. WellCare contributed $50,000 in support of the summit - the nation's largest statewide conference on disabilities with more than 7,000 participants expected to attend.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Advances Its Enhanced Patient-Centered Medical Home Initiative to Help Physician Groups Obtain NCQA Recognition in Georgia
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 09, 7:30AM CDT
Today there are more than 53,000 clinicians and 11,000 practices across all 50 states with Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition. Understanding that PCMH has become an endorsed model of primary care, WellCare of Georgia, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), is integrating new supports, tools and processes into its Enhanced PCMH Initiative to assist physician groups seeking National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognition.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
Missouri Care Provides $5,000 Grant to Support Emergency Shelter for Children in Columbia
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 08, 7:30AM CDT
Missouri Care, Inc., a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced a $5,000 grant to Rainbow House in Columbia, Missouri, to support the not-for-profits' mission of providing a safe haven for children in crisis.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Supports Pinellas Sheriff's Police Athletic League's Urban Farm
PR Newswire - Tue Jun 07, 7:30AM CDT
On behalf of WellCare of Florida, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), the WellCare Community Foundation announced today it donated $2,500 to the Pinellas Sheriff's Police Athletic League (PAL) to support the nonprofit's urban farm, which is designed to supply healthy fruits and vegetables to children, families and seniors living in Pinellas County's underserved communities.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Announces Resignation of Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 06, 8:00AM CDT
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) announced today that Blair Todt, senior vice president, chief legal and administrative officer and secretary, is resigning effective June 17, 2016 to become chief legal officer at Health Care Service Corporation. Todt joined WellCare in 2010 as chief compliance officer.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
Harmony Health Plan Provides Grant to Illinois Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics to Help Fight Childhood Obesity
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 06, 7:30AM CDT
Nearly 50 percent of sixth graders in Chicago Public Schools are overweight or obese, according to recent studies. To help physicians reverse this trend, Harmony Health Plan of Illinois, Inc., a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), is providing a $46,000 grant to the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) to support the initiative Promoting Health: Improving Patient Outcomes for Childhood Obesity through a Coordinated System of Care.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare of Kentucky and the Kentucky Pharmacists Association Partner to Make Life-Saving Opioid Overdose Drug Easier to Access
PR Newswire - Fri Jun 03, 7:30AM CDT
In 2014, drug overdoses killed 1,087 Kentuckians -- 422 more than were killed in car accidents. Overdoses from opioids, such as heroin, have taken a staggering toll on Kentucky families in the last few years.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
After Yesterday's Rally of 1.33% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jun 02, 3:06PM CDT
WellCare Health Plans (NYSE:WCG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $102.62 to a high of $104.62. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.3%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $103.17 on volume of 202,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Completes Acquisition of Advicare's Medicaid Business
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 01, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) announced today that it completed the acquisition of certain assets of Advicare Corp.'s Medicaid business, which includes the transfer of approximately 30,000 members to WellCare of South Carolina. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of WellCare Health Plans After 1.16% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 27, 2:44PM CDT
WellCare Health Plans (NYSE:WCG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $99.76 to a high of $102.38. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $100.57 on volume of 147,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Opens Community Center in Palmetto Bay
PR Newswire - Thu May 26, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare of Florida, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced today the opening of its newest Welcome Room in Palmetto Bay. WellCare Welcome Rooms are neighborhood health information, education and activity centers. Open to the public, they offer a comfortable environment where visitors can ask questions about Medicaid and Medicare, and WellCare members can receive help accessing needed care and services. Welcome Rooms also host dozens of free events each month, ranging from exercise and nutrition classes to education on preventive health, safety and disease management topics.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Invests $3,000 to Help Connect Metro-Atlanta Moms in Need with Baby Supplies
PR Newswire - Thu May 26, 7:30AM CDT
With almost one in three mothers having to choose between diapers and food, WellCare of Georgia, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced today it invested $3,000 in Helping Mamas, a nonprofit with a mission to connect metro-Atlanta moms with the help they need to care for themselves and their children.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Opens New Community Center in Manhattan's Washington Heights
PR Newswire - Wed May 25, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare of New York, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc., (NYSE:WCG), announced today the opening of its newest Welcome Center in Manhattan's Washington Heights community. WellCare Welcome Centers are neighborhood health information, education and activity centers. Open to the public, they offer a comfortable environment where visitors can ask questions about Medicaid, Medicare and Managed Long Term Care, and members can receive help accessing needed care and services. Welcome Centers also host dozens of free events each month, ranging from exercise and nutrition classes to education on preventive health, safety and disease management topics.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
How are These Health Care Stocks Faring? - Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Humana, and WellCare Health Plans
PR Newswire - Wed May 25, 7:20AM CDT
The challenge of affordability continues to impact the Health Care Plans industry, but despite this, the space continues to hold some note-worthy companies. Today, ActiveWallSt.com looks at four equities in this segment to evaluate their recent technical performances: Cigna Corp. (NYSE: CI), Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE: MOH), Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), and WellCare Health Plans Inc. (NYSE: WCG). Register with us to have access to our free technical alerts:
CI: 126.50 (-1.58), WCG: 103.23 (-1.01), MOH: 50.49 (-0.24), HUM: 184.69 (-2.07)
WellCare Invests $3,000 to Help Improve Transportation Access for Low-Income Families in Effingham County, Georgia
PR Newswire - Tue May 24, 7:30AM CDT
Transportation is often cited as a primary barrier to health care access for low-income families. WellCare of Georgia, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), is supporting efforts to reduce transportation barriers with a $3,000 investment to Family Promise® of Effingham County, a nonprofit committed to helping homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
After Yesterday's Rally of 2.04% Shares Could Potentially Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 23, 2:57PM CDT
WellCare Health Plans (NYSE:WCG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $94.99 to a high of $98.17. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.0%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $95.87 on volume of 235,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Recognizes World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2016
PR Newswire - Mon May 23, 7:30AM CDT
John Watson was well aware of the facts. Smoking causes cancer and was likely to prematurely end his life. But a 40-year habit is well ingrained, and he could never muster the willpower to quit on his own.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
WellCare Sponsors Prom for Seniors in Greenville, South Carolina to Support Improved Health and Quality of Life
PR Newswire - Wed May 18, 7:30AM CDT
As you get older and retire or move to a new community, you may not have as many opportunities to socialize as you had when you were younger. With research pointing to the health benefits of socialization, WellCare of South Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), will be the presenting sponsor of the city of Greenville Parks and Recreation's Senior Prom.
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)
Harmony Health Plan Partners with Community-Based Organizations to Tackle Key Health Issues Impacting Women and Girls in Cook County, Illinois
PR Newswire - Mon May 16, 7:30AM CDT
When we are sick or need health advice, it is often our first instinct to turn to the women in our lives. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, women make 80 percent of health care decisions for their families. But, do women make the time to stay on top of their own health care needs?
WCG: 103.23 (-1.01)