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<ul><li>Humana, a major player in the U.S. health insurance market, could be in the crosshairs of Cigna, one of its rivals, according to recent reports.</li><li>Bloomberg has indicated that informal talks between Cigna and Humana have resumed after falling apart last year.</li><li>While the discussions are still in the early stages, the news comes at a time when Humana has been grappling with changes in the government’s Medicare plan ratings, which have impacted its performance.</li></ul>

Humana, a major player in the U.S. health insurance market, could be in the crosshairs of Cigna, one of its rivals, according to recent reports.Bloomberg has indicated that informal talks between Cigna and Humana have resumed after falling apart last year.While the discussions are still in the early stages, the news comes at a time when Humana has been grappling with changes in the government’s Medicare plan ratings, which have impacted its performance.

Humana The Next Major Acquisition Target for Cigna? The Surprising Reasons It Might Go Through!

<ul><li>Humana has presented a mixed set of results for the first quarter of 2024, coupled with adjusted expectations for the upcoming year.</li><li>The company has reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance at approximately $16 and increased its membership growth outlook from 100,000 to 150,000 net additions, which speaks to Humana's operational resilience and strategic expansions.</li><li>This performance is supported by inline or positive medical cost trends, and visible growth in their primary care business with a significant upswing in new and mature centers.</li></ul>

Humana has presented a mixed set of results for the first quarter of 2024, coupled with adjusted expectations for the upcoming year.The company has reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance at approximately $16 and increased its membership growth outlook from 100,000 to 150,000 net additions, which speaks to Humana's operational resilience and strategic expansions.This performance is supported by inline or positive medical cost trends, and visible growth in their primary care business with a significant upswing in new and mature centers.

Humana Inc.: Enhanced Strategic Management of Benefit Costs and Member Acquisition Tactics! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Humana Inc., a leading health insurance provider, posted its first quarter results for 2024 and provided some important insights into the company's financial performance and future outlook.</li><li>CEO Bruce Broussard and CFO Susan Diamond shared their insights in a Q&A session following the earnings call.</li><li>Broussard highlighted Humana's solid start to 2024, stating the company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance at approximately $16 with an increased individual MA membership growth outlook.</li></ul>

Humana Inc., a leading health insurance provider, posted its first quarter results for 2024 and provided some important insights into the company's financial performance and future outlook.CEO Bruce Broussard and CFO Susan Diamond shared their insights in a Q&A session following the earnings call.Broussard highlighted Humana's solid start to 2024, stating the company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted earnings per share (EPS) guidance at approximately $16 with an increased individual MA membership growth outlook.

Humana Inc.: Impacts on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Resulting From IRA Changes & Other Major Drivers

<ul><li>Humana managed to surpass the revenue expectations as well as the earnings expectations of Wall Street.</li><li>Adjusted earnings per share stood at $7.78, with notable performance in Medicaid and primary care.</li><li>Looking ahead to 2024, Humana outlined its strategic approach to Medicare Advantage, emphasizing consumer preferences and maintaining or enhancing key benefits.</li></ul>

Humana managed to surpass the revenue expectations as well as the earnings expectations of Wall Street.Adjusted earnings per share stood at $7.78, with notable performance in Medicaid and primary care.Looking ahead to 2024, Humana outlined its strategic approach to Medicare Advantage, emphasizing consumer preferences and maintaining or enhancing key benefits.

Humana Inc.: Launch of At-Home Primary Care Program & Other Developments

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Tina Banerjee

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Asahi Intecc is expected to be a continued beneficiary of global procedure volume recovery. The company is likely to achieve its medium-term business plan ahead of schedule.


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Humana Inc. is a managed health care company with medical members located in the United States and Puerto Rico.  The Company offers coordinated health care through health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, point-of-service plans, and administrative services products.  Humana offers its products to employer groups, government-sponsored plans, and individuals.

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Humana The Next Major Acquisition Target for Cigna? The Surprising Reasons It Might Go Through!

Humana, a major player in the U.S. health insurance market, could be in the crosshairs of Cigna, one of its rivals, according to recent...

Baptista Research

Humana Inc.: Enhanced Strategic Management of Benefit Costs and Member Acquisition Tactics! - Major Drivers

Humana has presented a mixed set of results for the first quarter of 2024, coupled with adjusted expectations for the upcoming year. The company...

Baptista Research

Humana Inc.: Impacts on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Resulting From IRA Changes & Other Major Drivers

Humana Inc., a leading health insurance provider, posted its first quarter results for 2024 and provided some important insights into the...

Baptista Research

Humana Inc.: Launch of At-Home Primary Care Program & Other Developments

Humana managed to surpass the revenue expectations as well as the earnings expectations of Wall Street. Adjusted earnings per share stood at...

Baptista Research

2024 High Conviction: Asahi Intecc (7747 JP)- Procedure Volume Recovery to Accelerate Growth

Asahi Intecc is poised for double-digit sales growth through FY26, driven by strong market demand for guidewires, market leadership positioning,...

Tina Banerjee

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