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Humana Boosts 2025 Profit Guidance, Plans $100 Million In Strategic Investments

As the healthcare landscape evolves with new legislation and shifting demographics, Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is adapting to these changes through strategic adjustments. This adaptability is reflected in their second-quarter earnings report, which exceeded analysts’ expectations despite a decline in adjusted EPS compared to last year.

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UnitedHealth, Dog Of The Dow, Falls On 'Rapidly Rising' Costs. Premium Hikes Coming.

Rapidly rising medical costs and a weak earnings outlook weighed on the Dow Jones health care giant.

Investors Business Daily

Humana to Cut Prior Authorizations for Medicare Advantage Plans by 2026

Humana, the second-largest provider of Medicare Advantage Plans, has pledged to streamline the often frustrating Prior Authorization process.

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'We must do better': Fortune 100 firm Humana slashes preapproval mandates in health insurance reform push

Prior authorization is a process health insurers use to determine whether they will cover a prescription, medical procedure, or service.

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Humana Moves To Cut Prior Authorization Delays, Streamline Care Approvals

Humana Inc. NYSE: HUM) on Tuesday announced accelerated efforts to approve care requests as quickly as possible and reduce the administrative burden for physicians associated with prior authorization.

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Stocks Finish Slightly Lower on Mixed Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.05%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.08%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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Stocks Pressured by Weakness in Netflix and Health Insurers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today down -0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are down -0.14%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25...

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Here's What to Expect From Humana's Next Earnings Report

Humana is scheduled to release its second-quarter results later this month, with analysts projecting single-digit earnings drop.

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8 Insurance Companies Facing Lawsuits Over Denied Senior Claims

For millions of seniors, insurance is supposed to provide peace of mind—a safety net in times of medical need, long-term care, or financial uncertainty. But...

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S&P 500 Health Insurer Crashes On ACA Exchange, Medicaid Woes

ACA marketplace enrollment declines and a sicker risk pool will pummel earnings.

Investors Business Daily

Is Humana Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Humana has underperformed the Dow over the past year, but analysts are moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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Breakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too

It's usually challenging for patients to get out of Medicare Advantage. It can be easier if hospitals leave, first.

Fortune

UnitedHealth Slashes Guidance On Medicare Costs 'Far Above' Target; Dow Giant Dives

UnitedHealth earnings missed Q1 views with the Dow giant slashing full-year EPS targets on Medicare Advantage costs "far above" plan.

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2 Healthcare Recession-Resistant Stocks Unaffected by Tariffs

Health insurance stocks are outperforming the benchmark indices in 2025, as these two tariff-free and recession-resistant carriers are up 16% and 54%.

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Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Humana's Report

Humana is expected to release its fiscal first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts project a double-digit profit rise.

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Stock Market Today: Indexes Negative As Stocks Gyrate; Investors Unsteady As Tariffs Set To Begin (Live Coverage)

The major indexes had another volatile day Tuesday, bouncing between positive and negative. Nvidia and Palantir remained positive on the stock market today.

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S&P 500 rises 3.4% as some relief washes through financial markets

Stocks are rising on Wall Street and around the world to recover some of the historic losses since last week when President Donald Trump announced sharp increases in taxes on goods imported to the US.

Investors Business Daily

Humana, UnitedHealth, Other Insurers Jump On Medicare Advantage Payment Hike

The Trump administration says it will raise Medicare Advantage payments sharply, good news for Humana, UnitedHealth and other health insurers.

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Is Humana Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Although Humana has underperformed relative to the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

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Humana Gains Despite Medicare Advantage Losses—What’s the Catch?

Humana is the second largest health insurance provider of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans sounding the alarms of rising medical costs but will now cut 10%

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Humana Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Humana has underperformed the broader market by a large margin over the past year and analysts remain cautiously bullish on the stock’s prospects.

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Medicare Advantage Plans: Prior Authorization Denial Rates

Will your care be denied? Medicare Advantage insurers use prior authorization to manage utilization and lower costs. How does your plan measure up?

MarketBeat

Momentum Grows for These 3 Healthcare Stocks

As the market starts to reflect on the potential tail risks in the S&P 500, a rotation has shown itself in three stocks in the healthcare sector.

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New AI tool counters health insurance denials decided by automated algorithms

Class-action lawsuits allege algorithms turn down claims in seconds and critics say reform is needed for lasting change

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Humana's Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Humana is set to release its fourth-quarter results later this month, with analysts anticipating a significant drop in earnings.

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