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Humana acquires in-home chronic care provider to cut admissions
In an attempt to curb hospitalizations and emergency room visits while increasing care coordination for seniors, Humana has signed an agreement to acquire SeniorBridge, a New York-based chronic care
Medicare Advantage enrollment grows, premiums shrink
Despite warnings to the contrary, Medicare Advantage plans are seeing a growth in enrollment, as well as a decrease in premiums. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) officials said
Guest Commentary: 7 tips for insurers considering an ACO
Guest post by Martin Graf Highmark's announcement last month that it will acquire West Penn Allegheny Health System is the latest signal that insurers are working diligently on alternative strategies
Medicare Advantage plans get payment increase
Health insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans will see an average net 0.4 percent increase in federal reimbursements next year, Reuters reports. That increase is less than the 1.6 percent gain in
Humana's Q4 earnings fall 57 percent
Humana's earnings fell 57 percent amid increased expenses, including acquisition-related costs, as it also saw medical claims costs rise. It reported a profit of $107.3 million, or 63 cents a share,
Medicare Advantage plans look strong now, but questions loom
Exactly how the Medicare Advantage (MA) landscape will shake out in post-health reform America is still a big unknown. A new report from the federal government's chief Medicare actuary, Richard
