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Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a U.S. healthcare company in the direct health and medical insurance carriers industry, with operations spanning insurance services and CenterWell health care services. News about Humana often centers on its Medicare Advantage and Medicaid activities, partnerships that expand care models, and initiatives that address social determinants of health and health equity.
Recent announcements highlight Humana’s focus on Medicare Advantage, including earnings guidance updates and investor communications disclosed through Form 8-K filings, as well as program-specific developments such as Humana USAA Honor Giveback plans that are designed with veterans’ needs in mind. These co-branded Medicare Advantage plans feature benefits like $0 copays for in-network primary care and in-network mental health services, Part B givebacks and coverage for dental, vision and hearing, while remaining available to any eligible Medicare beneficiary in the covered areas.
Humana news also reflects its emphasis on value-based care and integrated support for complex conditions. The company has announced a partnership with Atlas Oncology Partners to offer a coordinated oncology care model for eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members in Tennessee and Mississippi, bringing together interdisciplinary care teams, care coordination, psychosocial support and advanced supportive care. In parallel, CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Senior Primary Care have partnered with Thyme Care to provide continuous, oncology-focused support to eligible patients across several states.
Beyond insurance and clinical partnerships, Humana-related coverage includes updates from the Humana Foundation on research into loneliness among underserved boys and food insecurity among seniors, as well as community impact awards through Humana Healthy Horizons in Oklahoma to organizations addressing food, housing and employment needs. Visitors to this page can explore earnings-related updates, ratings actions from agencies such as AM Best, leadership transitions, philanthropic reports and community initiatives that illustrate how Humana combines insurance, care delivery and community investment.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) is investing more than $1.7 million in Illinois to support housing stability, workforce development, maternal and behavioral health, and to reduce disparities. 2026 grants fund community partners including Brightpoint, Illinois Public Health Association, Illinois Rural Health Association, SIU School of Medicine, NAMI Illinois, and SIHF Healthcare, building on a total commitment exceeding $3 million to address health-related social needs statewide.
CenterWell (NYSE: HUM) announced it completed the acquisition of Florida-based MaxHealth from Arsenal Capital Partners on February 13, 2026. MaxHealth brings a network of 82 owned and affiliated clinics and serves more than 120,000 patients, including over 80,000 patients in value-based care programs. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal affiliates MaxHealth with CenterWell Senior Primary Care to expand senior-focused, value-based primary care across West and South Florida.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) reported 4Q25 GAAP net loss per share of $6.61 and adjusted net loss per share of $3.96. FY 2025 GAAP EPS was $9.84 and adjusted EPS was $17.14. Humana issued FY 2026 guidance of at least $8.89 GAAP EPS and at least $9.00 adjusted, citing a Star Ratings headwind. The company expects approximately 25% individual Medicare Advantage membership growth in 2026 and reported CenterWell Senior Primary Care growth of 100,600 patients in 2025. Insurance segment GAAP benefit ratio was 90.4% for FY 2025.
Humana (NYSE:HUM) launched the Humana Scholars program at Jefferson Community and Technical College and joined KCTCS as an Education First Employer on Feb 5, 2026. Humana is investing $125,000 split between a Scholarship Fund and a Student Support Fund to aid first-year nursing students pursuing home health careers. Eight students will be selected initially; program may expand to other KCTCS colleges later. Humana noted this complements prior nursing investments of $110,000 to NOBC mentoring and $75,000 for an EKU home health simulation center. CenterWell Home Health operates in 37 states and Humana employs more than 10,000 nurses.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) released its 2024 Value-Based Care By the Numbers Report showing measurable benefits for Medicare Advantage members in value-based arrangements. Key findings include 24.3% fewer inpatient admissions versus Original Medicare, 13.4% fewer ED visits for MA value-based members, and a 13-point higher Net Promoter Score.
The report also shows stronger chronic disease management, higher preventive care rates, 20% more primary care visits for senior-focused patients, and improved clinician experience tied to coordinated, preventive models.
Zynex (ZYXIQ) announced a new in-network provider agreement with Humana (HUM), effective February 1, 2026.
The agreement brings Zynex electrotherapy products, including NexWave™, into Humana Medicare-PPO, POS, PFFS, HMO and multiple state Medicaid plans, expanding patient access nationwide; terms were not disclosed.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) launched Agent Assist, a Google Cloud–built AI solution to help 20,000+ member advocates deliver faster, more personalized support across benefit and eligibility questions. Agent Assist uses Vertex AI, Gemini and Gemini Enterprise for CX, began pilot use in October 2025, and will fully roll out across service centers in 2026.
The tool summarizes calls in real time, surfaces relevant information, provides compliance guidance, and preserves a human-in-the-loop approach aligned with Humana's Responsible AI principles.
Humana (NYSE: HUM) launched a $3 million Humana Health Workforce Scholarship Fund to provide annual full‑tuition scholarships for incoming medical students at Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine (XOCOM) to address physician shortages and expand access to care in Louisiana. Scholarships target students with financial need who commit to practice in primary care, internal medicine, or maternal care in Louisiana after graduation. The fund builds on Humana’s prior support for Xavier’s Physician Assistant program and complements broader Humana investments in digital medicine, recovery services, food security, and senior well‑being across Louisiana. Humana serves 203,000 Medicare Advantage and 120,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in Louisiana (as of Sept. 30, 2025).
Humana (NYSE: HUM) is partnering with Atlas Oncology Partners to expand coordinated oncology care for eligible Medicare Advantage members in Tennessee and Mississippi, effective Jan. 1, 2026. The program places interdisciplinary teams—oncologists, nurses, social workers, patient navigators—and offers virtual urgent care, palliative and psychosocial support, same-day or next-day appointments, and cancer-adjacent condition management to reduce gaps in care and unnecessary emergency visits.
The model emphasizes integrated clinician communication, real-time patient support, and advanced supportive care to prioritize quality of life and care coordination for seniors.
CenterWell Pharmacy (NYSE: HUM) will dispense Eli Lilly obesity management medicines through a new, employer-focused program administered by independent third-party administrators, supporting eligible patients in approved employer plan-sponsored carve-outs. CenterWell will handle prescription fulfillment and delivery and work with designated third-party organizations to expand access via employer benefits. The initiative emphasizes employer-focused distribution as a complement to prior direct-to-patient efforts and aligns with CenterWell's pharmacy and patient-care services.