Humana (NYSE: HUM)
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Humana Company Info
Humana Inc. engages in the provision of health insurance services. It operates through the Insurance and CenterWell segments. The Insurance segment consists of Medicare benefits, marketed to individuals or directly via group Medicare accounts, as well as contract with CMS to administer the Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition, or LI-NET, prescription drug plan program and contracts with various states to provide Medicaid, dual eligible demonstration, and Long-Term Support Services benefits, which refer to as state-based contracts. The CenterWell segment represents payor-agnostic healthcare services offerings, including pharmacy dispensing services, provider services, and home services. The company was founded by David A. Jones, Sr., and Wendell Cherry on August 18, 1961 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.
News & Analysis
Why Humana Stock Withered on Wednesday
An earnings report showing growth in key categories wasn't enough to lift investor sentiment on the company.
Why Humana Stock Fell 10.9% This Week
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just approved a mediocre payment rate increase for Medicare Advantage plans in 2025.
Why Shares of UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health, and Humana Fell Today
The federal agency that administers the Medicare program just approved a 3.7% payment rate increase. Here's why that's bad for insurance stocks.
Why Humana Stock Dropped Today
Humana reported a surprise quarterly loss to end 2023.
Why Humana Stock Fell Today
Humana just lowered its 2023 guidance amid higher Medicare Advantage costs.
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The health insurer has strong growth prospects.
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Shares of Humana, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Idexx Laboratories have all increased by at least 20% so far this year.
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