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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 Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced a $625,000 grant to Feeding America to support mobile food pantries across nine states, addressing food insecurity in underserved communities. This initiative, rooted in a 23-year partnership, aims to deliver healthy groceries, including meat, fruits, and personal care items, to those in need. Targeted areas include Ohio, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Humana's commitment to fighting hunger is underscored by a total of $6.7 million contributed over the partnership's duration.
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is set to release its 4Q22 financial results on February 1, 2023, at 6:30 a.m. Eastern time. A conference call will follow at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time for discussing the results and guidance for 2023. Participants can register via a provided link and will receive a confirmation email with joining details. The earnings news release will feature financial measures not in line with GAAP, with reconciliations included. Archived presentations will be available on Humana’s Investor Relations page.
Humana Military has been awarded a managed care support contract for the TRICARE East Region by the Defense Health Agency. This contract marks the sixth secured since 1996 and covers approximately 4.6 million beneficiaries across 24 states and Washington, D.C. The contract has one base year with eight annual options, potentially lasting nine years, the longest duration in TRICARE history. Humana Military aims to enhance care quality for military members and families, although finalization depends on the resolution of any protests from other bidders.
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will present at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 9, 2023, at 3:45 p.m. Pacific Time. Bruce D. Broussard, the President and CEO, will lead the presentation, which can be accessed via a live audio webcast on Humana's Investor Relations page. Participants are encouraged to log on 15 minutes early for system testing. Humana focuses on integrated care solutions to improve health outcomes and reduce costs, supporting various health professionals and delivering comprehensive services to its members.
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Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and Mays Business School at Texas A&M University announced the winners of the 2022 Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Case Competition. This year's competition attracted over 550 master’s level students from 48 universities, competing for a total of $80,000 in prizes. UCLA's team won first place with a prize of $50,000. The focus was on health-related social needs, particularly housing insecurity. Humana emphasized its commitment to addressing social determinants of health through advanced analytics.
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has successfully completed a $1.25 billion public offering of senior notes. This includes $500 million in 5.750% senior notes due in 2028 and $750 million in 5.875% senior notes due in 2033. The expected net proceeds are approximately $1.232 billion, primarily earmarked for repaying existing senior notes maturing in December 2022 and general corporate purposes. The offerings were managed by BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, and PNC Capital Markets. The company is subject to various risks, including those linked to healthcare costs and COVID-19 impacts.
Humana Inc. has opened its second CarePlus Community Center in
CenterWell Senior Primary Care plans to expand in 2023, announcing the opening of 30 to 35 new centers in markets including Virginia, Mississippi, and Indiana, as well as existing states like Louisiana, Texas, and South Carolina. This initiative is part of a joint venture with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. CenterWell focuses on providing senior-focused primary care, operating over 220 centers across 11 states, and aims for continued growth of 30-50 centers annually through 2025. The model emphasizes enhanced doctor-patient relationships, improving health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Humana has been recognized as the leading insurance company for Medicare Advantage plans in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report, excelling in three key categories: overall rating, member experience, and low-premium plan availability.
With 4.9 million members, or 96%, enrolled in plans rated 4 stars and above, Humana emphasizes quality care and customer service. The recognition follows a strong performance in CMS Star ratings, which evaluate plans on a 1-to-5 star scale. Humana’s commitment to enhancing health outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries has helped solidify its top position in the industry.