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Q2: Big 5 insurers report better-than-expected earnings
The biggest for-profit health insurers continue to benefit from a low utilization trend among consumers, as most reported better-than-expected second quarter earnings.
UnitedHealth's second-quarter growth all about expanding beyond insurance business
UnitedHealth Group posted its second-quarter earnings Thursday, and it's clear the nation's largest for-profit health insurer continues to focus some of its efforts beyond the insurance business.
Humana's stock prices could thwart Aetna deal
Amid speculation this week that Aetna may make an offer to acquire either Humana or Cigna, industry analysts note a variety of factors that must take place for such a deal to occur.
Five biggest insurers post positive first quarter reports
The five biggest insurers in the country are heading into a more stable future after their first quarter earnings reports show that they're all faring well financially in the post-reform market.
Aetna, Humana deals with hep C drug maker help improve 2015 outlooks
Although Aetna reported increased fourth quarter profits and Humana said its profits were lower than expected, both insurers have favorable outlooks for 2015--largely because of agreements they've reached with hepatitis c drug maker Gilead.
Medicaid expansion helps Anthem, UnitedHealth boost earnings
As insurers' stocks are hitting all-time highs, the nation's two largest insurers--UnitedHealth and Anthem--ended last year on a high note financially, with both reporting better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter last year.
WellPoint: Cancellation letters led to rise in healthcare utilization
Healthcare utilization increased last year because when consumers received cancellation letters, many rushed to seek care and treatments before they lost their health coverage, WellPoint said Wednesday when it announced its fourth-quarter earnings.
UnitedHealth Group revenues jump 11%
UnitedHealth Group today reported 2013 revenues of $122.5 billion, up 11 percent year-over-year, as well as double-digit percentage growth at each of its three major businesses.
Cigna, Molina report strong earnings
Cigna reported strong growth in the third quarter, with both its revenue and membership increasing. Molina Healthcare also saw its profits and revenues increase, though its expenses did too.
WellPoint looks to exchanges for membership growth
WellPoint is optimistic that problems surrounding the health insurance exchanges will soon be resolved, but the insurer refused to disclose any figures related to exchange activity when it announced its third-quarter earnings report Wednesday.
