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Annual Waste in U.S. Healthcare System Nears $1 Trillion

Annual Waste in U.S. Healthcare System Nears $1 Trillion

The waste equates to approximately a quarter of all healthcare spending, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

By David McCann | October 22, 2019

Humana Puts Tax Savings Into Worker Benefits

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Humana Puts Tax Savings Into Worker Benefits

The insurer is raising its minimum wage, joining other companies that have announced some form of bonus or wage hike resulting from the new tax law.

By Matthew Heller | January 17, 2018

Humana Takes 40% Stake in Kindred at Home

Humana Takes 40% Stake in Kindred at Home

The insurer's contribution to a $4 billion buyout of Kindred Healthcare furthers its cost-saving strategy of keeping patients out of the hospital.

By Matthew Heller | December 19, 2017

Aetna, Humana Walk Away From $34B Merger

Aetna, Humana Walk Away From $34B Merger

The insurers cited the Jan. 23 ruling in which a federal judge found the deal would substantially reduce competition in the Medicare Advantage market.

By Matthew Heller | February 14, 2017

Judge Derails Aetna-Humana Megamerger

Judge Derails Aetna-Humana Megamerger

The deal would substantially reduce competition in the Medicare Advantage market, a judge says in upholding the DoJ's antitrust lawsuit.

By Matthew Heller | January 24, 2017

Aetna Suffers Losses On Affordable Care Act Business

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Aetna Suffers Losses On Affordable Care Act Business

Aetna's CEO has "serious concerns about the sustainability of the public exchanges."

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 2, 2016

Anthem to Buy Cigna For $48.3B

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Anthem to Buy Cigna For $48.3B

The deal further concentrates the market for commercial health-care insurance.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 24, 2015

Could Insurer Consolidation Check Health Costs?

Could Insurer Consolidation Check Health Costs?

It may be counterintuitive, but combinations like Aetna's planned purchase of Humana could lead to lower pricing from medical providers.

By David McCann | July 15, 2015

Aetna to Acquire Humana for $37 Billion

Aetna to Acquire Humana for $37 Billion

Merger will create the second-largest managed care firm as the frenzy of health insurance deals continues.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 3, 2015

Aetna-Humana Could Be Next Health Insurer Deal

Aetna-Humana Could Be Next Health Insurer Deal

Cigna, which recently fended off a hostile takeover bit from Anthem, is also said to be interested in buying Humana.

By Matthew Heller | June 26, 2015

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending April 4

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CFOs on the Move: Week Ending April 4

Wells Fargo, Humana, Warner Music, Dynamic Materials, Medivation, Synchronoss Technologies, Sizmek, Lakeland Financial

By David McCann | April 4, 2014

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Nov. 15

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Nov. 15

IBM, Amtrak, Motorola Solutions, Humana, Western Union, Wynn Resorts, Magellan Midstream Parters, Core Molding Technologies, Approach Resources, Bemis

By Joan Urdang | November 15, 2013

Medical Claims Dip Boosts Humana’s Q1 Results

Medical Claims Dip Boosts Humana’s Q1 Results

Because of leap year, the health insurer also had to book $40 million for an extra day’s expenses.

By Sarah Johnson | April 30, 2012