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Humana Inc. reports news around its U.S. healthcare business, combining Humana insurance services with CenterWell healthcare services. Company updates commonly address Medicare Advantage and other health plan membership, Insurance segment benefit ratios, GAAP and adjusted earnings, full-year guidance, and capital returns through quarterly dividends.
News also covers CenterWell's senior-focused primary care, home health, pharmacy, hospice and retail pharmacy activities; prescription access and home delivery partnerships; healthcare research tied to medication adherence and chronic disease care; palliative care arrangements; health data interoperability; and board refreshment or other governance actions.
On August 11, 2020, Humana Inc. expanded its partnership with Seniorlink to enhance care management for high-risk members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative utilizes Seniorlink's Vela platform, which facilitates digital collaboration between Humana’s care teams and its members. This program aims to support up to 500 Medicare Advantage members across 34 states, addressing their needs through surveys and timely interventions. The collaboration reflects Humana's commitment to improving home-based care by providing accessible resources and communication between members and care managers.
DispatchHealth has successfully closed a $135.8 million Series C growth capital financing round led by Optum Ventures, with participation from existing investors such as Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). This funding aims to expand DispatchHealth's innovative in-home health care services, catering to patients with high medical needs. The investment will facilitate growth in existing and new markets while enhancing services for vulnerable populations. DispatchHealth aims to reduce the costs associated with facility-based care, which currently consumes a significant portion of the U.S. healthcare budget.