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Insurers see slow uptick in medical utilization
As insurers continue to determine medical utilization patterns, hoping that patients will start seeking more care, their first-quarter earnings show there may be a slow uptick in use, reported ...
WellPoint won't disclose political contributions despite shareholder protests
WellPoint shareholders shot down a proposal calling for more disclosure of its political contributions during an annual meeting Wednesday, fraught with protests and interruptions.
Insurers launch more anti-obesity programs
As the obesity epidemic increasingly garners nationwide attention and calls for action, insurers have been responding by changing coverage options, as well as establishing new anti-obesity programs and incentives.
WellPoint could make $100B covering dual eligibles
WellPoint said it stands to make $100 billion by providing insurance for the dual-eligible market, which consists of certain Medicare and Medicaid enrollees who are eligible for both government
WellPoint profits drop 8% as enrollment falls, expenses rise
WellPoint's first-quarter profit fell almost 8 percent amid dropping enrollment and rising expenses. The insurer reported a net income of $856.5 million, or $2.53 per share, a 7.6 percent decrease
WellPoint CEO's pay dipped to $13.3M
As WellPoint's earnings fell last year, so did its CEO's total compensation, according to a proxy filing Monday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. WellPoint saw its Medicare Advantage
Supreme Court aside, insurers 'still committed' to reform
In the courtroom, with the strike of a pen, by the Supreme Court Justices. Ever play the game of Clue? This week, with all the coverage and analysis of the Supreme Court's health reform hearings, I'm
Guest commentary: WellPoint's primary care-centered approach
Lisa Latts
How many of us would choose to feed our family at a multitude of different drive-throughs to meet our individual needs if we had the option of all the care and customization a
Insurers vying for $300B dual-eligible market
Health insurers are acquiring managed care companies in hopes of tapping into the $300 billion dual-eligible market, which is made up of certain Medicare and Medicaid enrollees who are eligible for
Cigna considers selling pharmacy benefits unit
Cigna is considering whether to sell or outsource its pharmacy benefits division, a decision that could earn the insurer as much as $1.5 billion. Although Cigna CEO David Cordani wouldn't explicitly
