Wellcare Group (WCG) 108.16 $WCG
Humana Drops to 52-Week Low on Doubts over Aetna Merger
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 8:19AM CDT
Humana Inc. (HUM) dropped to a 52- week low of $152.34 on regulatory concerns over its deal with Aetna Inc. (AET).
CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), AET: 119.18 (+3.68), HUM: 161.30 (+6.59)
Blog Coverage WellCare Health and Centene Plan to Purchase Aetna's Assets
ACCESSWIRE - Mon Jul 11, 8:17AM CDT
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2016 / Active Wall St. blog coverage looks at the headline from Health insurers, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) and Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) as they made offers to purchase Medicare Advantage insurance portfolio that Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) may have to shed, in seeking clearance for regulatory approval for its proposed $37 billion takeover of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), according to a report by Reuters. Register with us now for your free membership and blog access at:
CI: 130.19 (+1.19), CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), ANTM: 133.74 (+1.86), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), AET: 119.18 (+3.68), HUM: 161.30 (+6.59)
'Ohana Health Plan Names Dr. Ed G. Fess Medical Director
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 06, 7:30AM CDT
'Ohana Health Plan, a WellCare (NYSE: WCG) company, announced it has named Ed G. Fess, M.D., as medical director. Dr. Fess leads medical management and quality initiatives for more than 56,000 Hawaii Medicaid and Medicare members enrolled in 'Ohana Health Plan. This includes pharmacy utilization and program leadership for corporate and local initiatives designed to improve member care.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
UnitedHealth Group and its Units Gets Rated by A.M. Best
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 01, 9:02AM CDT
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) recently received rating action from A.M. Best.
CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), UNH: 141.48 (+1.62), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), SEM: 11.44 (+0.12)
WellCare Members Now Have Access to Regional HealthPlus in South Carolina
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 30, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare of South Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced today that Regional HealthPlus joined the health plan's provider network for Medicaid and Medicare effective June 1, 2016.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
WellCare Offers Behavioral Health Care via Online Programs to Increase Access, Convenience and Engagement for its Georgia Members
PR Newswire - Tue Jun 28, 7:30AM CDT
More than 43 million adults experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health. In Georgia, 1.4 million adults suffer from mental illness. Because behavioral health issues can frequently accompany or complicate physical health issues, WellCare of Georgia, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), offers its Medicaid and Medicare Advantage members free behavioral health care services via online cognitive-based therapy programs to address common behavioral health conditions.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
Missouri Care and the Boys' & Girls' Club Take on Childhood Obesity in St. Louis Schools
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 27, 7:30AM CDT
Missouri Care Inc., a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced today a $10,000 contribution to the Green St. Louis Machine project, which is combining science with nutrition and gardening to help reduce childhood obesity in St. Louis.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
WellCare Names Karen M. Johnson COO, California
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 27, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), a leading provider of managed care services for government-sponsored health care programs, announced today that it named Karen M. Johnson chief operating officer of its Easy Choice Health Plan, which is based in California, effective June 27, 2016. Easy Choice serves Medicare-eligibles in nine California counties. She will report to Kelly Munson, WellCare's senior vice president, division president, and Medicaid product.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
WellCare Expands Medicaid Benefits in Georgia to Promote Preventive Care
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 23, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare of Georgia, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), enhanced its Medicaid benefits by adding new incentives to its healthy rewards program and increasing its over-the-counter (OTC) and vision program benefits. These enhanced benefits are now available to qualifying members.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of WellCare Health Plans After 2.19% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 22, 1:24PM CDT
WellCare Health Plans (NYSE:WCG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $107.56 to a high of $110.81. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $110.40 on volume of 371,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
U.S. Health Insurers Offer Safety Amid Volatility
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 4:43PM CDT
U.S. Health Insurers Offer Safety Amid Volatility
CI: 130.19 (+1.19), CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), ANTM: 133.74 (+1.86), UNH: 141.48 (+1.62), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), AET: 119.18 (+3.68), MOH: 52.00 (+0.85), HUM: 161.30 (+6.59)
Health Insurance Industry Outlook - June 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 3:13PM CDT
Health Insurance Industry Outlook - June 2016
CI: 130.19 (+1.19), CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), ANTM: 133.74 (+1.86), UNH: 141.48 (+1.62), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), AET: 119.18 (+3.68), HUM: 161.30 (+6.59)
WellCare to Award Micro-Grants to Support Social Service Agencies in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 16, 8:21AM CDT
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) announced today that it will award $10,000 in micro-grants to support social service organizations in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee that address needs related to transportation, food assistance or utility support. Nonprofit and 501(c)(3) organizations that offer services in these areas are encouraged to apply. The micro-grants will be awarded in denominations of $500, $1,000 and $1,500.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
WellCare Offers Comprehensive Dental Benefits to Its Medicaid Members in the NJ FamilyCare Program
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 16, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare of New Jersey, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc., (NYSE: WCG), wants to remind its NJ FamilyCare members of the important link between oral health and physical health, and of the need to get regular dental check-ups and cleanings. WellCare of New Jersey offers comprehensive dental benefits to its members, both children and adults, who participate in the NJ FamilyCare program. These benefits include oral exams, X-rays, fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns, and dentures, along with preventive cleanings and fluoride treatments.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
Humana Drops to 52-Week Low on Doubts over Aetna Merger
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 8:19AM CDT
Humana Inc. (HUM) dropped to a 52- week low of $152.34 on regulatory concerns over its deal with Aetna Inc. (AET).
CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), AET: 119.18 (+3.68), HUM: 161.30 (+6.59)
Blog Coverage WellCare Health and Centene Plan to Purchase Aetna's Assets
ACCESSWIRE - Mon Jul 11, 8:17AM CDT
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 11, 2016 / Active Wall St. blog coverage looks at the headline from Health insurers, WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) and Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) as they made offers to purchase Medicare Advantage insurance portfolio that Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) may have to shed, in seeking clearance for regulatory approval for its proposed $37 billion takeover of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), according to a report by Reuters. Register with us now for your free membership and blog access at:
CI: 130.19 (+1.19), CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), ANTM: 133.74 (+1.86), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), AET: 119.18 (+3.68), HUM: 161.30 (+6.59)
'Ohana Health Plan Names Dr. Ed G. Fess Medical Director
PR Newswire - Wed Jul 06, 7:30AM CDT
'Ohana Health Plan, a WellCare (NYSE: WCG) company, announced it has named Ed G. Fess, M.D., as medical director. Dr. Fess leads medical management and quality initiatives for more than 56,000 Hawaii Medicaid and Medicare members enrolled in 'Ohana Health Plan. This includes pharmacy utilization and program leadership for corporate and local initiatives designed to improve member care.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
UnitedHealth Group and its Units Gets Rated by A.M. Best
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 01, 9:02AM CDT
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) recently received rating action from A.M. Best.
CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), UNH: 141.48 (+1.62), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), SEM: 11.44 (+0.12)
WellCare Members Now Have Access to Regional HealthPlus in South Carolina
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 30, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare of South Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced today that Regional HealthPlus joined the health plan's provider network for Medicaid and Medicare effective June 1, 2016.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
WellCare Offers Behavioral Health Care via Online Programs to Increase Access, Convenience and Engagement for its Georgia Members
PR Newswire - Tue Jun 28, 7:30AM CDT
More than 43 million adults experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health. In Georgia, 1.4 million adults suffer from mental illness. Because behavioral health issues can frequently accompany or complicate physical health issues, WellCare of Georgia, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), offers its Medicaid and Medicare Advantage members free behavioral health care services via online cognitive-based therapy programs to address common behavioral health conditions.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
Missouri Care and the Boys' & Girls' Club Take on Childhood Obesity in St. Louis Schools
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 27, 7:30AM CDT
Missouri Care Inc., a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced today a $10,000 contribution to the Green St. Louis Machine project, which is combining science with nutrition and gardening to help reduce childhood obesity in St. Louis.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
WellCare Names Karen M. Johnson COO, California
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 27, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), a leading provider of managed care services for government-sponsored health care programs, announced today that it named Karen M. Johnson chief operating officer of its Easy Choice Health Plan, which is based in California, effective June 27, 2016. Easy Choice serves Medicare-eligibles in nine California counties. She will report to Kelly Munson, WellCare's senior vice president, division president, and Medicaid product.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
WellCare Expands Medicaid Benefits in Georgia to Promote Preventive Care
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 23, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare of Georgia, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), enhanced its Medicaid benefits by adding new incentives to its healthy rewards program and increasing its over-the-counter (OTC) and vision program benefits. These enhanced benefits are now available to qualifying members.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Pullback in Shares of WellCare Health Plans After 2.19% Gain
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jun 22, 1:24PM CDT
WellCare Health Plans (NYSE:WCG) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $107.56 to a high of $110.81. Yesterday, the shares gained 2.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $110.40 on volume of 371,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
U.S. Health Insurers Offer Safety Amid Volatility
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 4:43PM CDT
U.S. Health Insurers Offer Safety Amid Volatility
CI: 130.19 (+1.19), CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), ANTM: 133.74 (+1.86), UNH: 141.48 (+1.62), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), AET: 119.18 (+3.68), MOH: 52.00 (+0.85), HUM: 161.30 (+6.59)
Health Insurance Industry Outlook - June 2016
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 3:13PM CDT
Health Insurance Industry Outlook - June 2016
CI: 130.19 (+1.19), CNC: 72.28 (-0.15), ANTM: 133.74 (+1.86), UNH: 141.48 (+1.62), WCG: 108.16 (+2.79), AET: 119.18 (+3.68), HUM: 161.30 (+6.59)
WellCare to Award Micro-Grants to Support Social Service Agencies in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 16, 8:21AM CDT
WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) announced today that it will award $10,000 in micro-grants to support social service organizations in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee that address needs related to transportation, food assistance or utility support. Nonprofit and 501(c)(3) organizations that offer services in these areas are encouraged to apply. The micro-grants will be awarded in denominations of $500, $1,000 and $1,500.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
WellCare Offers Comprehensive Dental Benefits to Its Medicaid Members in the NJ FamilyCare Program
PR Newswire - Thu Jun 16, 7:30AM CDT
WellCare of New Jersey, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc., (NYSE: WCG), wants to remind its NJ FamilyCare members of the important link between oral health and physical health, and of the need to get regular dental check-ups and cleanings. WellCare of New Jersey offers comprehensive dental benefits to its members, both children and adults, who participate in the NJ FamilyCare program. These benefits include oral exams, X-rays, fillings, root canals, extractions, crowns, and dentures, along with preventive cleanings and fluoride treatments.
WCG: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
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: 108.16 (+2.79)
