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Fear and trembling in health plan land
Well, this week caps it. It seems like we're looking at just about a clean sweep where bad-news health plan financials are concerned: UnitedHealth Group, Humana, Cigna, WellPoint, Kaiser and Read more...
Following peers, Kaiser profits plunge
As FierceHealthFinance readers probably know, the last few weeks have been ugly for health plans, many of which announced disappointing first-quarter results. True, it's worth bearing in mind that Read more...
Tenet sees $31 million loss for Q1
Dogged by expenses from lawsuits, Tenet Healthcare announced a $31 million first-quarter loss. Tenet reported a net loss of $31 million for the first quarter of this year, compared with a profit of Read more...
Case study: SC system pulls off turnaround
A South Carolina health system has turned things around dramatically for its two hospitals, turning a $5.7 million profit for 2007 after languishing for years. The Sisters of Charity Providence Read more...
ALSO NOTED: FL hospitals see dramatic growth in uncompensated care; LifePoint wants to buy; and much more...
> Costs for uncompensated care have gone through the roof in Florida, according to the state's hospital association. Read more...
Insurer troubles could mean more bad debt for providers
In recent weeks, health insurers have started announcing financial results, and the news hasn't been good. WellPoint, for example, Read more...
Analyst says Tenet poised for major turnaround
This must be satisfying for Tenet execs to see: A major healthcare analyst has turned tail and upgraded the hospital company's rating dramatically, after slamming it less than a year ago and Read more...
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