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Centene

Centene Corp. operates as a healthcare enterprise, which engages in the provision of programs and services to government sponsored healthcare programs. It operates through the following segments: Managed Care and Specialty Services. The Medicaid Managed Care segment provides health plan coverage to individuals through government subsidized programs through Medicaid. The Specialty Services segment offers healthcare services and products to state programs, correctional facilities, healthcare organizations, employer groups, and other commercial organizations. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

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Centene exceeds earnings guidance, eyes growth in Marketplace products

Centene's Q4 2022 earnings call highlighted robust financial performance, successful execution of value-creation plans, and a focus on operational efficiency. While challenges in Medicare Advantage margins are anticipated, opportunities in the Marketplace business and cost-cutting initiatives offer avenues for growth. Strategic initiatives to address demographic shifts and enhance care relationships position Centene for future success.

Centene reports strong Q1 earnings, focuses on growth opportunities

Centene's Q1 performance reflects strength in financial results and a strategic outlook for future growth.
Despite challenges in Medicare profitability and Medicaid redeterminations, Centene remains focused on maximizing membership and maintaining high margins.
Opportunities in enhancing relationships, investing in infrastructure, and updating margin assumptions position Centene for long-term success.

Centene reports strong Q2 earnings, raises 2023 outlook amidst challenges

Centene's Q2 earnings call showcased robust financial performance, operational efficiencies, and strategic wins in Medicaid and Marketplace segments. While facing challenges in cost trends and Star ratings strategy, the company is well-positioned for growth through revenue expansion and value-creation initiatives. Opportunities for engagement with key stakeholders and successful outreach efforts present avenues for continued success.

Centene exceeds Q3 earnings expectations, eyes growth opportunities in 2024

Centene's Q3 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, progress in Medicaid redeterminations, and operational advancements. The company anticipates continued growth in adjusted EPS for 2023 and 2024, with a focus on margin expansion and operational efficiencies. Challenges include managing membership declines and addressing questions on business plans and cost implications.

Centene exceeds 2023 expectations, poised for growth in 2024

Centene's 2023 performance was strong, exceeding expectations and positioning the company for continued growth. Key initiatives in Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and Marketplace are driving revenue growth and operational efficiency. Challenges in managing utilization trends and achieving target margins require ongoing attention.

Centene surpasses Q1 earnings expectations, eyes growth in Medicaid and Marketplace

Centene's Q1 performance exceeded expectations, showcasing strength in Medicaid and Marketplace segments.
While facing challenges in contract protests and operational clarity, the company's strategic focus on Medicare Advantage and growth opportunities remain key strengths.
With a robust financial outlook and ongoing initiatives for optimization, Centene is well-positioned for continued success in the healthcare market.
Investors can be optimistic about Centene's growth trajectory, supported by strong operational performance and strategic initiatives.

Centene reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes Medicaid rebound and Medicare growth

Centene's Q2 2024 earnings call highlighted strong performance, Medicaid challenges, and growth opportunities in Medicaid and Medicare markets. Leadership transitions and focus on program innovation are key areas of development for the company.

Centene surpasses Q3 earnings expectations, eyes growth amid challenges

Centene's Q3 performance exceeded expectations, driven by improvements in Medicaid and strong Medicare and Marketplace segments.
Despite challenges in Medicaid and competitive pressures, Centene remains confident in its future growth and operational enhancements.
The company's strategic focus on AI, margin expansion, and quality improvement positions it well for continued success and profitability.
Analyst inquiries and company responses highlighted key areas of focus and potential areas for improvement and growth.

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Centene Corp. is a healthcare enterprise, which engages in the provision of programs and services to government sponsored healthcare programs. It operates through the following segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment includes the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, Medicaid Expansion programs, the Aged, Blind or Disabled program, the Children's Health Insurance Program, Long-Term Services and Supports, Foster Care, Medicare-Medicaid Plans, which cover beneficiaries who are dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare, and other state-based programs. The Medicare segment consists of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans, and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans. The Commercial segment is involved in the Health Insurance Marketplace product along with individual, small group, and large group commercial health insurance products. The Other segment refers to pharmacy operations, Envolve Benefit Options’ vision and dental services, clinical healthcare, behavioral health, international operations, and corporate management companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

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The funding will help address the mental health needs of local children and youth.  AUSTIN, Texas , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced today that National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Paso  has been awarded a $25,000 grant in recognition of Superior's 25-year anniversary celebration.

Superior HealthPlan Commemorates 25-year Anniversary by Awarding $25,000 Grant to NAMI El Paso

CNC expects robust growth in its Medicaid, Marketplace and Medicare businesses. This is likely to be driven by rate increases, rising uninsured individuals and dual expansions.

Centene Unveils Its 2025 Guidance, Reaffirms 2024 Outlook

On Thursday, Centene Corporation CNC outlined its 2025 financial guidance.

Why Is Insurance Firm Centene Stock Trading Higher On Thursday?

U.S. health insurer Centene forecast a better-than-expected profit for 2025 on Thursday, betting on the strength of its commercial plans to neutralize higher costs in its government-backed health plans.

Health insurer Centene forecasts 2025 profit above expectations

-- 2025 adjusted diluted EPS of greater than $7.25 -- -- Reaffirms 2024 adjusted diluted EPS guidance of greater than $6.80 -- ST. LOUIS , Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) ("the Company"), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today will host its investor day to outline its 2025 financial guidance.

CENTENE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2025 GUIDANCE

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Shares of major healthcare companies fell nearly 5% on Wednesday on concerns related to potential changes to their complex business models. That includes UnitedHealth Group, Cigna and CVS Health, which operate three of the nation's largest private health insurers and drug supply chain middlemen called pharmacy benefit managers.

Health care stocks fall as lawmakers, patients push for changes to their business models

Shares of health insurers such as UnitedHealth and CVS Health fell on Wednesday after a Wall Street Journal report said a bipartisan group of lawmakers were set to introduce legislation to break up pharmacy-benefit managers.

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Thompson's death sparked a wide social media conversation over frustrations with navigating the US health insurance system.

UnitedHealth, rival insurer stocks continue to tumble after Brian Thompson's murder in NYC

Shares of health insurance companies including UnitedHealth Group continued to fall on Friday, two days after Brian Thompson, the CEO of the company's health insurance unit, was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel by a gunman lying in wait.

Health insurer shares fall after UnitedHealth exec murder

Shares of UnitedHealthcare's parent company led a broader selloff in health insurance stocks, losses one analyst described as a likely result of the industry's fresh focus following the Wednesday killing of UnitedHealthcare's chief executive Brian Thompson.

Health Insurance Stocks—Led By UnitedHealth—Suffer Steep Drops Following Brian Thompson's Killing

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson spurred big Medicaid insurer Centene to hold a virtual investor day instead of an in-person event at the New York Stock Exchange. Other major health companies, including UnitedHealthcare's parent company United Health Group, removed photos of executives and board members from their websites.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing spurs Centene to hold virtual meeting and insurers to pull exec photos

ST. LOUIS , Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today announced that, in the wake of the tragic loss of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson, Centene's Investor Day will now be hosted virtually. The program will be webcast during the previously scheduled date and time – Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m.

CENTENE CORPORATION TO HOST VIRTUAL INVESTOR DAY ON DECEMBER 12, 2024

Three-year partnership to increase value-based payment model adoption and improve maternal and child health outcomes in community health centers, impacting up to 1 in 5 Medicaid members ST. LOUIS , Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centene Foundation ("The Foundation"), the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation ("Centene") [NYSE: CNC], a healthcare enterprise focused on transforming the health of the communities it serves, today announced it has made a commitment to enter into a partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers ("NACHC"), a leading advocacy organization advancing community-based care, to strengthen Community Health Centers (CHCs) nationwide.

CENTENE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH DELIVERY

ST. LOUIS , Dec. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, today announced that it will host an investor day on Thursday, December 12, 2024, starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

CENTENE CORPORATION TO HOST INVESTOR DAY ON DECEMBER 12, 2024

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$500,000 grant from Meridian will support $2.5 million in lending power to fuel growth and community development CHICAGO , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a provider of government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE:CNC), today announced its support of Liberty Bank and Trust's small business loan program to offer loans to small businesses, including diverse and minority-owned, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. Under the partnership, Meridian has granted $500,000 in seed funding to Liberty's Lighting Loan Program to support $2.5 million in lending power to minority owned or led small businesses based in Illinois.

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Liberty Bank and Trust Partner to Create Small Business Loan Program to Support and Empower Diverse and Small Businesses in Illinois

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PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. , Nov. 7, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- Sunshine Health, Florida's largest managed care organization and a Centene Corporation company (NYSE: CNC), announced today Charlene Zein has been named Plan President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 3, 2024.

Sunshine Health Announces the Appointment of Charlene Zein as President and CEO

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Health insurers have been getting a lot of heat surrounding the rising costs of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Companies like CVS Health Co. NYSE: CVS have seen their medical benefits ratio (MBR) continue to rise, forecasting 90.8%, driven by the rising costs to provide MA plans to seniors.

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ST. LOUIS , Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today that its subsidiary, Buckeye Health Plan (Buckeye), has been selected by the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) to continue providing Medicare and Medicaid services for dually eligible individuals through a Fully Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (FIDE SNP). FIDE SNPs fully integrate care for dually eligible beneficiaries under a single managed care organization, allowing enrollees to receive all of their medical, behavioral and long-term services and supports through one plan.

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