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WellPoint’s first-quarter profit rises 3% as enrollment grows

WellPoint’s first-quarter profit rises 3% as enrollment grows

April 24, 2013 12:59 pm by | 0 Comments

Insurance giant WellPoint Inc. reported a 3% increase in first-quarter profit and raised its full-year outlook as the company prepares for major changes under the federal healthcare overhaul.WellPoint, which runs ... Read more
How do private insurers set reimbursement rates? CMO sheds light on WellPoint’s process

How do private insurers set reimbursement rates? CMO sheds light on WellPoint’s process

February 28, 2013 7:00 am by | 2 Comments

“Coin-toss medicine” was the preferred term that Dr. Samuel Nussbaum used on Wednesday to describe the problems with today’s healthcare system.Nussbaum, the chief medical officer and executive vice president, clinical ... Read more
Insurers tally flu’s costs as U.S. epidemic continues

Insurers tally flu’s costs as U.S. epidemic continues

January 25, 2013 2:46 pm by | 0 Comments

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The bills for the flu - at epidemic levels in the United States this winter - are piling up.The nation's three largest insurers, UnitedHealth Group Inc, ... Read more
Insurer WellPoint’s 4Q profit jumps 38 percent

Insurer WellPoint’s 4Q profit jumps 38 percent

January 24, 2013 4:22 pm by | 0 Comments

Health insurance giant WellPoint Inc. announced higher-than-expected fourth quarter profits today, but lowered its guidance for 2013 earnings amid concerns about the flu, federal budget uncertainties, and national healthcare reform.Earnings ... Read more
WellPoint reorganization will help integrate Amerigroup, expand in Medicaid market

WellPoint reorganization will help integrate Amerigroup, expand in Medicaid market

October 12, 2012 11:23 am by | 0 Comments

In an effort to ensure a smooth integration of its most recent acquisition, WellPoint (NYSE:WLP) will reorganize into four business units, including distinct units for Medicare and Medicaid.The Indianapolis insurer ... Read more
WellPoint expands collaboration with health and wellness program provider Healthways

WellPoint expands collaboration with health and wellness program provider Healthways

August 28, 2012 3:26 pm by | 0 Comments

WellPoint, Inc. announced today an innovative, consumer-centered wellness offering specially designed to help Americans optimize their health through the company's relationship with Healthways, a national leader in health and wellness ... Read more
Third Point Capital hedge fund buys Atena, Cigna, United, Wellpoint stocks

Third Point Capital hedge fund buys Atena, Cigna, United, Wellpoint stocks

August 14, 2012 6:33 pm by | 0 Comments

Third Point Capital, the New York-based hedge fund run by Dan Loeb, released its second-quarter 13-F after the closing bell on Tuesday. This filing revealed Third Point's long equity holdings ... Read more
Self-service health screening, monitoring aims at retail: Kiosk maker SoloHealth raises $12M

Self-service health screening, monitoring aims at retail: Kiosk maker SoloHealth raises $12M

August 6, 2012 4:27 pm by | 0 Comments

Company name: SoloHealth Inc.Industry: Digital health.Location: Duluth, Georgia.Solution/product: The SoloHealth Station is a free, touch-screen kiosk that lets consumers in high-traffic retail locations monitor their blood pressure, central vision and ... Read more
UnitedHealth bets big on building national telemedicine network

UnitedHealth bets big on building national telemedicine network

June 30, 2010 5:59 pm by | 0 Comments

In the not-too-distant-future, Dr. Jim Woodburn says, patients can reach their doctors on the phone.If that doesn’t sound too impressive, consider this: The doctor can literally see the patient, access ... Read more
Morning Read: Wellpoint suffers third security glitch of last 3.5 years

Morning Read: Wellpoint suffers third security glitch of last 3.5 years

June 30, 2010 8:42 am by | 0 Comments

Highlights of the important and the interesting from the world of healthcare:Wellpoint suffers third security glitch of last 3.5 years: A security glitch at a WellPoint website may have publicly ... Read more
Morning Read: Wellpoint bets on telehealth

Morning Read: Wellpoint bets on telehealth

June 16, 2010 8:29 am by | 0 Comments

Highlights of the important and the interesting from the world of healthcare:Wellpoint bets on telehealth: Wellpoint plans to join UnitedHealthcare in offering online video chat services to members, another signal ... Read more
Morning Read: VCs look to skirt proposed tax changes

Morning Read: VCs look to skirt proposed tax changes

May 19, 2010 8:27 am by | 0 Comments

Highlights of the important and the interesting from the world of healthcare:VCs look to skirt proposed tax changes: While it’s far from certain that the proposal will pass Congress, changes ... Read more
Morning Read: What makes a healthcare expert?

Morning Read: What makes a healthcare expert?

May 11, 2010 8:30 am by | 0 Comments

Highlights of the important and the interesting from the world of healthcare:What makes a healthcare expert? The Health Care Renewal blog isn’t happy about the media portraying leaders of healthcare ... Read more
Morning Read: Why we must change how primary care docs get paid

Morning Read: Why we must change how primary care docs get paid

April 30, 2010 8:34 am by | 0 Comments

Highlights of the important and the interesting from the world of healthcare:Why we must change how primary care docs get paid: A study of how primary care doctors at one ... Read more
Josh Makower for president

Josh Makower for president

March 17, 2010 5:41 pm by | 0 Comments

“Are you ready to listen about the demise of our industry?” one med tech executive asked another at today’s LifeScience Alley luncheon.“Yes, I’m morbidly interested,” the other joked back.Such gallows ... Read more