Gods in White Coats Hold Key to Health Care Jun 19, 2009
Well, we already have bureaucrats between patients and doctors and socialized medicine -- its just that the bureaucrats are from Aetna. Fear of rationing by government is irrational. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Esperanza Commemorates Exemplary Leadership at the Partners and Awards Dinner Jun 18, 2009
Julissa, will be the Mistress of Ceremonies during this "Noche de Celebracion" where the Reverend Luis Cortes, Jr., President and Founder of Esperanza, will announce Esperanza's partnership with AETNA as a significant affiliation that will abet the implementation of Esperanza's work as a mission-driven organization. As an extension to the call to action addressing global warming that was launched during the 2008 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast, Esperanza will also announce a partnership with... (PR Newswire)
Doctors signal they'll work with Obama Jun 18, 2009
Health Plans from Blue Cross, Aetna Quick online approvals. Discover the Top Websites to Get Health Insurance Online. (Yahoo News)
Oh, goodness. Politicians are about to ‘fix’ health care. Jun 18, 2009
In other countries, administrative expenses of their single payer system are about a third of what the Aetnas and other insurers rack up ... The BUREAUCRATS at Kaiser, Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Hudson police help nab suspected drug dealers Jun 17, 2009
Ileana Carreon Lopez, of 69 Norfolk St., Alexa Carreon Lopez, of 31 Aetna St., and Pacheco, of 69 Norfolk St., were charged with distribution of a Class A drug, heroin, and conspiracy, police said. Alexa Carreon Lopez was also arrested on a Worcester warrant that charged driving violations, police said. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Conrad health proposal draws interest Jun 17, 2009
tb wrote on Jun 12, 2009 10:10 AM:" To JH I agree we should be able to buy insurance from other companies. This is exactly what I did when Aetna insurance was available in ND. It far out pays then my ONLY other previous option. Ezra: Comparing statistics to those other 13 countries is almost useless. Reporting of information is far from the same. Also the populations and baseline heath of those nation are incredibly different. Just ask any person who has moved from private insurance to social... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Why China's Stimulus Plan Will Change the World Jun 17, 2009
Further, here's just a smattering of companies, large and small, that recently announced lowered outlooks: Quiksilver (NYSE: ZQK), Boeing (NYSE: BA), Monsanto (NYSE: MON), Aetna (NYSE: AET), Royal Caribbean (NYSE: RCL), and Ceradyne (Nasdaq: CRDN). Thats right, even the outlook for body armor is bad. (MSNBC -- Business)
Federal Judge Throws Out Securities Fraud Suit Against Aetna Jun 16, 2009
A federal judge has dismissed a securities fraud suit that accused executives at health insurance giant Aetna Inc. of making false statements about the company's "disciplined" pricing strategies that were designed to drive up stock price so that they could cash in and sell $61 million in stock ... Under the , the defense team argued, securities fraud claims must be pleaded "with particularity." But the complaint against Aetna fell short, they argued, because it relied heavily on six... (Law.com)
Health Care Co-Ops, D.C.'s Latest Buzz, Have Ups, Downs Jun 16, 2009
Aetna (AET) fell late ... But Aetna (AET) was hurt by higher-than-projected medical costs in its business that serves employers. (Investors Business Daily)
Obama: Save $1T By Cutting Fed Med Costs Jun 16, 2009
You allow Wall Street/City of London to 'privatize' the social programs for-profit and run with huge corporate conglomerates like Aetna and HMOs to squeeze all of the funding out of the program and put that money in their pockets, chalking-it-up as 'overhead. One other thing you seem to forget, Globalization and British-style 'free trade' is not cute-n-funny, it's STUPID, and it bankrupts countries around the world as the 'middle-class' wages are flattened like a pancake forcing the workers to... (CBS News)
READ: About the National Summit Jun 16, 2009
RONALD A. WILLIAMS Chairman & CEO Aetna Inc.. DEBORAH L. WINCE-SMITH President The Council on Competitiveness. (USA Today -- Money)
The 2009 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Conference, June 17-19, 2009 - Washington, D.C. Jun 6, 2009
Esperanza to announce partnership with AETNA in response to the needs of the Hispanic community. Esperanza also to highlight partnership with Wal-Mart working towards environmental sustainability. (PR Newswire)
Rally Hits Roadblock Amid Falling Commodities Jun 4, 2009
Aside from diving energy stocks and fears about the deficit, the markets were hurt by profit warnings from Valero (VLO) and Aetna (AET) and disappointing economic data ... Aetna (AET) saw its shares tumble a day after the health insurer slashed its full-year guidance on higher medical costs for its commercial business unit. (Fox News)
Wall Street retreats after four-day rally Jun 4, 2009
In corporate news, Aetna Inc., the third-largest U.S. health insurer, dropped 8. 2 percent as the company cut its 2009 earnings forecast. (Xinhuanet, China)
Aetna Cuts 2009 Operating Earnings Outlook Jun 3, 2009
Aetna Inc. (AET) slashed its 2009 earnings forecast Tuesday, citing ongoing increases in medical costs in its commercial health insurance business and lower projected Medicare revenue based on a revised view of the risk profile of that population ... Aetna shares fell in after-hours trading ... In its previous guidance, Aetna had anticipated that commercial medical costs would improve in the second half of the year because of the company's medical cost-management actions, Chief Financial Officer... (SmartMoney)
Aetna Cuts Full-Year Profit Forecast, Shares Fall Jun 3, 2009
Aetna cuts full-year profit outlook, citing higher commercial costs, lower Medicare revenue ... Managed-care company Aetna Inc. on Tuesday cut its full-year profit expectations below analysts' forecasts due mainly to rising commercial medical costs and lower projected Medicare revenue ... Aetna Chief Financial Officer Joe Zubretsky said the company is seeing the continuation of a trend it first saw late last year. (ABC News -- Wire)
Aetna, Dish, Hovnanian, Intuit, Tessera, TiVo, Valero: U.S. Equity Preview Jun 3, 2009
Aetna, Hovnanian, Tessera, TiVo, Valero: U.S. Equity Preview - Bloomberg ... Aetna, Hovnanian, Tessera, TiVo, Valero: U.S. Equity Preview. (Bloomberg -- US)
Six Health Groups Detail $2 Trillion Cost Savings Jun 2, 2009
Members of the AHIP trade group include Aetna Inc. (AET), Humana Inc. (HUM), Cigna Corp. (CI) and UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UNH). The group also said it is developing a model for personal health records with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. (SmartMoney)
Study: Web Therapy Can Help Cure Insomnia Jun 1, 2009
Major health insurers like Blue Cross and Aetna even offer Web-based anti-insomnia programs for free (you can check out the retail versions at or for as little as $20). And there's growing evidence that online therapy really works: in the new Sleep study, 81% of participants who completed a five-week, online program for insomnia reported improvement in sleep. (Time.com)
Specter: Not guaranteed free ride in Dem primary Jun 1, 2009
Health Plans from Blue Cross, Aetna Quick online approvals. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Kennedy Health Plan Would Include Public Insurance May 31, 2009
Some insurance companies, including Hartford, Connecticut- based Aetna Inc., argue that private corporations would be at a disadvantage under a plan that would, in effect, extend Medicare, the U.S. government health plan for the elderly and disabled, to more people. Aetna says it pays an extra $89 billion a year to providers to make up for underpayments from patients covered by existing government programs. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Study: Each Family Pays $1K For Uninsured May 29, 2009
Ronald A. Williams, chairman and chief executive of Aetna Inc., gave the example of a local community hospital that provides care to someone without insurance who arrives at the emergency room ... Aetna was not involved in writing or funding the report but Williams appeared at a news conference Thursday with Families USA officials to release its findings. (Click2Houston, TX)
Single-payer is the answer May 28, 2009
nutmeg wrote on May 14, 2009 11:01 PM:" Purple, JSF, caribouboy, patriot, dietz1963, Rambler01, YourBad, TerryF....The folks listed below agree with you. ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY EXECUTIVES: Ronald A. Williams, Chair/ CEO, Aetna Inc ... $23.05 million H. Edward Hanway, Chair/ CEO, Cigna Corp ... $30.16 millionDavid B. Snow, Jr, Chair/ CEO, Medco Health ... $21.76 millionMichael B. MCallister, CEO, Humana Inc ... $20.06 million Stephen J. Hemsley, CEO, UnitedHealth Group... (Helena Independent Record)
4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Medco May 23, 2009
Market-trouncing returns could be written in this 4-Star. By Brian D. Pacampara. (MSNBC -- Business)
Q&A: Electronic Health Records And You May 20, 2009
Microsoft, Google, WebMD, the American Medical Association, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and others have a set of guidelines for personal health records. An opinion published in The New England Journal of Medicine in March recommends that future development focus on open standards, citing the Apple iPhone as an example of a device with a published interface for which independent software developers can create applications. (CBS News)
Medical experts want crackdown on drugmaker money May 18, 2009
Health Plans from Blue Cross, Aetna Quick online approvals. Breaking News, Expert Tips, Member Support, Treatment Options. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Former Deere health partners launch new insurance provider May 17, 2009
The main --- and in many markets, the only --- names in the U.S. health insurance industry are Blue Cross and Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and Aetna. At the beginning of this year, Hammes and Thomson started Cedar Valley Community Health care. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
CVS opens first Cambridge retail clinic on White Street May 16, 2009
MinuteClinic is in-network with the following insurers for patients in Massachusetts, including Aetna Health Plan, Assurant Health, Beech Street Corporation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Chesapeake Life, ChoiceCare Network, Cigna, Coventry Health Care Inc., Federated Mutual Insurance Company, First Health Network, Great-West Healthcare, Group Health Inc., Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Humana, Medicare, Mega Life, Mid-West National Life, OneNet, Pinnacle Health, ppoNext, Principal Life... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Scott + Scott Announces Class Actions Against WellPoint, Inc., and Other Insurance Providers On Behalf of Consumers -- WLP May 16, 2009
NEW YORK, May 15, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Continuing its commitment to consumers and consumer rights, Scott + Scott has commenced class action litigation in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of insurance customers of WellPoint, Inc. (``WellPoint'' or the ``Company'') (NYSE: - ), against the Company, UnitedHealth Group, Inc. and Ingenix, Inc. alleging that these companies, along with alleged co-conspirators Aetna, Inc., CIGNA Corporation, Oxford Health Plans,... (Primezone Releases)
Which doctors lead the way? May 14, 2009
Many other major health plans, including Aetna and United Healthcare, have developed their own ways rate their doctors. Critics say that all of the plans rely on billing claims data, which can be inaccurate and lack information on how patients fare. (USA Today)
Obama's Day: Health costs, top cops and poetry May 12, 2009
Health Plans from Blue Cross, Aetna Quick online approvals. From Living Check To Check To Earning More A Month Then We Did A Year. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
HYPNOBIRTH ANYONE? How a reporter became a fan of natural childbirth May 12, 2009
Doctors don't get paid more for C-sections, but my insurance company, Aetna, said its total reimbursement rate for hospitals averages about $4,000 more for cesareans than vaginal births. Some experts say Florida's high malpractice rate makes doctors proactive. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Department of Defense awards Humana Military new TRICARE contract May 12, 2009
-based Health Net Federal Services was selected over Aetna to administer the North region plan ... Tom Noland, senior vice president of corporate communications for Humana, said Aetna will have the opportunity to appeal the Department of Defense decision, although it was unclear whether or not the company would do so ... Aetna officials could not be reached for comment. (Louisville Business First, KY)
AeroMexico Selects PACO Communications as Agency of Record for North America May 12, 2009
With client partnerships like Tampico Beverages, Harris, Easter Seals, AeroMexico, Aetna Insurance and The National Pork Board (among others) - their experience crosses borders and categories. With a full multicultural and multilingual team, PACO creates ideas that motivate consumers and make brands relevant not just memorable. (PR Newswire)
SOCKING STOCKS May 6, 2009
Among the important employers in Obama's crosshairs: Aetna, Alcoa, Allstate, American Express, Berkshire Hathaway, Best Buy, Cisco Systems, Coca-Cola, Costco Wholesale, Dell, Dow Chemical, DuPont, Exxon Mobil, Ford, General Motors, GMAC, Hewlett-Packard, Honeywell, IBM, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, Kroger, McDonald's, Merck, Microsoft, Motorola, News Corp., PepsiCo, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Safeway, Sears, Sprint Nextel, Supervalu, Sysco, Target, Time Warner, Walgreens and Walt... (New York Post -- Opinions)
Can Social Media Buzz Make American Idol Predictions? May 2, 2009
Biz360s clients include AAA, Aetna, AstraZeneca and Computer Associates. Biz360 can be reached at 866. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Judge Exhorts Class Action Lawyers to Forestall Feeding Frenzy Over Fees May 1, 2009
Federal judge urges cooperation and coordinated discovery in suits alleging that Aetna, Cigna and others underpaid claims for out-of-network treatments ... U.S. District Judge Faith Hochberg wants the lawyers to coordinate discovery in suits alleging Aetna, Cigna, Oxford, WellPoint and Horizon Blue Cross of New Jersey underpaid claims for out-of-network treatments by relying on a database that deflated the usual, customary and reasonable reimbursements rates ... At Aetna's request, the... (Law.com)
Indexes Shake Two-Day Flu May 1, 2009
eIBD Investor's Business Daily Digital Edition. Access recent eIBD issues easily. (Investors Business Daily)
Stocks Retreat Again In Lower Volume Apr 30, 2009
Earnings due: Aetna (), ArcelorMittal (), Burger King (), Citrix Systems (), Express Scripts (), FTI Consulting (), General Dynamics (), MedAssets (), Medco Health Solutions (), Moody's (), O'Reilly Automotive (), SAP () and Visa (). 4:15 p.m. Update: Indexes Seesaw To Lower Close. (Investors Business Daily)
Wall Street to hear earnings as it frets future Apr 28, 2009
Among the hundreds of companies due to report are big names including Aetna Inc., Exxon Mobil Corp., MasterCard Inc., MetLife Inc., Pfizer Inc., Reynolds American Inc., Starbucks Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc. and Visa Inc.. Little glimmers of hope last week Ford Motor Co.'s loss wasn't as bad as analysts had forecast and Apple Inc.'s results surpassed expectations allowed investors to set aside some worries about the economy. (MSNBC -- Business)
Light planned at site of fatal crash Apr 18, 2009
I must say, I am not one for traffic circles, but the mt. aetna / rt. 66 circle was probably one of the better idea's ive seen with county roads in a long time. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Express Scripts to buy WellPoint prescription unit Apr 14, 2009
WellPoint's move may increase pressure on rivals UnitedHealth Group, Aetna and Cigna to explore options for their PBM units. Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, have been among the standout healthcare performers in recent years. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
America's uninsured haven't shown collective power Apr 12, 2009
Health Plans from Blue Cross, Aetna Quick online approvals. Don't Become Their Next Victim. (Yahoo News)
Excellus Ranked Second in Member Satisfaction Apr 8, 2009
The survey shows Aetna ranked number one in the same category. The study was reported by J.D. Power and Associates. (R News)
Aetna commits to New Albany expansion Apr 8, 2009
The Ohio Tax Credit Authority on March 30 approved a 65 percent tax credit against Aetna s commercial activity tax obligation over seven years that s valued at $2 million ... Aetna on Tuesday said it expects to begin hiring care management nurses, health concierges, project managers and support staff in July ... Job postings will be made aetna. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Personal Health Records Put Consumers in Control Apr 7, 2009
Through her Aetna health plan, Kerecz uses her Personal Health Record (PHR) as a single resource for physician names and phone numbers, her children's immunization records, health history, allergies and other information ... "The PHR provides consumers with secure, reliable and current information that they can share with their doctors so that, together, they can make better informed decisions about their health care needs," says Karen Weinseiss, Aetna's vice president of Product Management ...... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Georgia health insurers scrutinized over payments Apr 4, 2009
Similar lawsuits have been filed against Aetna and Cigna. Earlier this year, United said it would pay $350 million to settle an AMA lawsuit over similar issues of price-fixing and the out-of-network claims. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings Soar In After-Hours Trade Apr 4, 2009
Thursday's heavy earnings calendar includes Aetna (), Capella Education (), Coca-Cola () and Strayer Education () before the open ... 9 Humana (HUM), Aetna (AET) and UnitedHealth (UNH) fell on Obama's plan to slash payments to HMOs running Medicare programs. (Investors Business Daily)
Humana ranks high in Texas Apr 3, 2009
Health insurance companies CIGNA and Aetna, respectively, rounded out the top three plans in Texas ranked by overall member satisfaction, according to the study. Across the industry, satisfaction with health plans remains fairly stable, increasing only slightly compared to 2008, said Dougherty. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
RN - Registered Nurse / LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Apr 2, 2009
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PNC makes female executives' top 50 list Apr 1, 2009
PNC makes female executives' top 50 list - Pittsburgh Business Times. for free extra services. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Senator tackles out-of-network insurance issue Mar 29, 2009
Cuomo has secured similar agreements from other major insurers, including WellPoint Inc., Aetna Inc., and Cigna Corp. The AMA is pursuing suits against those companies, too. "Our view is that we've reached a resolution on this matter and we're moving forward," UnitedHealth spokesman Tyler Mason said in a voicemail message Friday. (USA Today)
Lemon Capitalism Mar 28, 2009
March 24 before the Senate health, education, labor, and pensions committee, Ronald Williams, chairman of Aetna, explained how terribly unfair it is for private health insurers to compete with government programs ... Photograph of Aetna Chairman, CEO, and President Ronald Williams by Alex Wong/Getty Images. (Slate)
Medical Association Sues WellPoint Over Database Mar 26, 2009
-based Aetna Inc. and Philadelphia-based Cigna Corp. ... Aetna has agreed to pay $20 million toward the database creation, and the attorney general's office has said WellPoint will chip in $10 million. (ABC News -- Wire)
Doc groups sue WellPoint, allege underpayment Mar 26, 2009
The American Medical Association filed similar class action lawsuits last month against Aetna Inc. and Cigna Corp. A possible settlement is pending for a 2000 lawsuit against UnitedHealth and Ingenix, which was filed in federal court in New York ... Aetna also has agreed to pay $20 million, and WellPoint reportedly will give $10 million. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Three evaluated at scene after home fire Mar 25, 2009
Firefighters from Leitersburg were joined by personnel from Smithsburg, Long Meadow and Mount Aetna, as well as medical personnel from Community Rescue Service and Smithsburg. The last piece of equipment cleared the scene at 9:20 p.m. No fire marshal was called. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Green Light AIG Bonuses Mar 24, 2009
The Aetna Way (320 Sec.) Aetna Chairman and CEO Dr. John Rowe talks about what it took to turnaround the one-time beleaguered insurer and why values are everything. Is An MBA Enough. (Forbes -- Business)
Health insurers report declines in enrollment Mar 24, 2009
Aetna, for instance, has seen about 2% to 4% declines in re-enrollment of long-term clients in North Texas, compared with 1% to 2% growth of previous years, said Ralph Holmes, president of the small group and middle market for Aetna s Southwest region. Whether the declines are from employee layoffs or the dropping of coverage by companies or by individuals is hard to quantify, he said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Bristol Hospital discharges United Healthcare Mar 21, 2009
The hospital maintains contracts with most other major health plans in the area, including Aetna, Anthem, CIGNA, ConnectiCare and Health Net. Marc Silvestrini Related Stories. (Republican-American)
Warren Buffett's U.S. Takeover Test Passed by Sysco, VF, Danaher, Marathon Mar 20, 2009
Aetna Aflac Agilent Technologies Allergan Anadarko Petroleum Aon Archer Daniels Midland Baker Hughes Becton Dickinson Brown-Forman Bunge Cardinal Health Carnival Chubb Computer Sciences Covidien Danaher EOG Resources General Dynamics Halliburton Hess Illinois Tool Works Intercontinental Exchange Intuit ITT Kohls Loews Corp. Marathon Oil McKesson Newmont Mining Noble Corp. Noble Energy Nucor Precision Castparts Raytheon Reynolds American Rockwell Collins SAIC Smith International Southern... (Bloomberg)
Annual Keenan Summit Addresses Challenges and Opportunities in Health Care Mar 20, 2009
Gold Sponsors - Blue Shield of California, Delta Dental, Cushman & Wakefield, Morgan Stanley, Johnson Rooney Welch, Vision Service Plan, MetLife, HCC Life Insurance Company, Aetna, and SafeSchools. For information on Keenan insurance solutions, visit. (PR Newswire)
Lowe's Leads First Wave of Companies Partnering With Express Scripts to Apply Behavioral Economics to Healthcare Mar 18, 2009
Researchers James Choi (Assistant Professor at Yale University), David Laibson (Robert I. Goldman Professor of Economics at Harvard University), and Brigitte Madrian (Professor of Public Policy and Corporate Management in the Aetna Chair at Harvard University) collaborated on the project, which showed that opt-out programs were highly effective in increasing enrollment in 401(k) programs. Express Scripts established the Center for Cost-Effective Consumerism, which involves leading scientists... (PR Newswire)
FHN named top company for women Mar 17, 2009
Those in the top 10 included Aetna, Avon Products, Liz Claiborne and Principal Financial Group. At companies like Aetna, Kraft Foods and AstraZeneca, women run half or more of the company s major divisions. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
CRM Holdings, Ltd. Names Scardino Acting CEO Mar 14, 2009
From September 1999 until his retirement in March 2007, Mr. Hynes served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Max Re Capital Ltd. From 1994 to 1999, Mr. Hynes held various senior management positions, including chief financial officer, at Renaissance Re Holdings, Ltd. From 1983 to 1994, Mr. Hynes held various positions, including chief financial officer, at Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co. From 1978 to 1983, he held various positions at Aetna Life and... (PR Newswire)
Shares of Humana soar Mar 14, 2009
com said the stock was having heavy call-option activity amid rumors of a takeover by Aetna (NYSE: AET). The Web site said near-term price targets for Humana are in the range of $32 to $38 per share, but that it was hearing rumors of buyout bids of up to $40. (Louisville Business First, KY)
