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Humana's Q4 profits up 86% as Medicare Advantage enrollment rises

Humana's fourth quarter profits soared 86 percent, primarily because of a 12 percent increase in Medicare Advantage plan enrollment and decreased medical claims expenses. The insurer on Monday said

Aetna's Q4 profits soar 73%, Cigna's earnings drop

Aetna's fourth-quarter profit rose sharply as a result of its members using few healthcare services, while Cigna's profits dropped. Aetna said Wednesday its earnings increased by 73 percent and its

Bad debt savages HCA, LifePoint profits

Two hospital chains checked in with quarterlies over the last week, and they're singing the same song: they've both had their profits socked by bad debt.  HCA, for one, reported that its bad debt