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Insurer Humana lowers 2012 outlook on legal charge - CBS News

Insurer Humana lowers 2012 outlook on legal charge CBS News Health insurer Humana Inc. is lowering its 2012 earnings outlook to account for a $45 million charge for settling litigation related to a military health insurance program. The Louisville, Ky., company said it now expects earnings of $7.38 to $7.58 per ... and more »

What could revolutionize health care? This database. - Washington Post (blog)

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What could revolutionize health care? This database. Washington Post (blog) Researchers will be able to access that data, largely using it to probe a critical question: What makes health care so expensive? The Health Care Cost Institute database is massive. With data voluntarily supplied by Aetna, Humana, UnitedHealth and ... New Research: Spending more but getting less health careExaminer.com Health care costs rose faster than inflation despite weak economymsnbc.com Health-Care Costs Rise Faster Than US Inflation RateBusinessWeek Cardiovascular Business -Politico -Healthcare Payer News all 89 news articles »

Cost of children's health care hitting families harder - CNN

Cost of children's health care hitting families harder CNN The institute is an independent nonprofit research organization that partnered with four major insurance companies (Aetna, Kaiser, United and Humana) to analyze 3 billion insurance claims of people with group employer-sponsored health insurance. and more »

Behind the rhetoric: The WEA Trust and school health care costs - PolitiFact

Behind the rhetoric: The WEA Trust and school health care costs PolitiFact Scott Walker is the role of the WEA Trust in health insurance costs. Before Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker sharply curtailed collective bargaining for most public employees -- sparking national debate and an historic gubernatorial recall election -- most ... and more »

Zane Benefits Publishes Findings on Growth of Individual Health Insurance - Houston Chronicle

Zane Benefits Publishes Findings on Growth of Individual Health Insurance Houston Chronicle Individual health insurance today in 45 states costs 1/2 the price of employer group coverage for the 70%-90% of applicants who qualify. Prior to World War II, many employees purchased their own individual or family health insurance policies, ... and more »

TEXT-S&P revises Humana and units' outlook to positive - Reuters

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TEXT-S&P revises Humana and units' outlook to positive Reuters In addition, we raised our long-term financial strength ratings on certain of Humana's health insurance operating subsidiaries to 'A-' from 'BBB+' based on our designation of core status under our group rating methodology (see ratings list). Health insurer Humana reports 21 percent drop in 1Q profit, boosts annual guidanceWashington Post Humana Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial ResultsMarketWatch (press release) Humana Says Profit Declined as Insurer Saw Medical Costs RiseBloomberg all 231 news articles »

Humana lowering guidance because of lawsuit expenses - Business First

Humana lowering guidance because of lawsuit expenses Business First Humana Inc. expects to incur an estimated expense of about $45 million in the second quarter of 2012 in connection with a lawsuit involving Humana Military Healthcare Services Inc, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday ... and more »

Humana Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Health Care ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Humana Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Health Care ... MarketWatch (press release) Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a leading health care company that offers a wide range of insurance products and health and wellness services that incorporate an integrated approach to lifelong well-being. and more »

Study Explores What Factors Drive Health Care Spending - Kaiser Health News

Study Explores What Factors Drive Health Care Spending Kaiser Health News A report out today from the Health Care Cost Institute analyzed what insurers and households paid for medical care from 2007 to 2010. How much do hospitals and doctors actually charge insurers for their services? How much and which of those services ... and more »