


Earnings Week in Review: Navigating Challenges and Growth in Q3 2024 Healthcare
We’re taking a look at some of the major companies reporting earnings in the week of October 28 – November 1, across a variety of sectors. Managed Care providers Humana and Cigna reported significant growth, driven by their health insurance offerings. The eHealth space saw Teladoc Health and American Well Corp. navigating competitive pressures and market shifts, highlighting the dynamic nature of digital health. Meanwhile, Stryker Corp.’s strong earnings performance in the Medical Devices segment contrasted with Avanos Medical’s struggle with cost pressures. These earnings reports offer a comprehensive view of the healthcare industry’s current performance and future... Read More »
Molina Healthcare to Acquire ConnectiCare
Molina Healthcare, Inc. announced on July 23 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ConnectiCare Holding Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EmblemHealth, Inc. The purchase price for the transaction, which is expected to close in the first half of 2025, is $350 million. The acquisition represents a strong strategic fit for Molina, adding an established government business, recognized brand and a statewide provider network. ConnectiCare is a leading health plan in the state of Connecticut serving approximately 140,000 members across Marketplace, Medicare and certain commercial products as of June 30, 2024. Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, provides... Read More »
Earnings Week in Review: Healthcare Giants Navigate Growth and Hurdles
We’re taking a look at some of the major companies reporting earnings in the week of July 15-July 19, across a variety of sectors. UnitedHealth Group and Novartis showcased strong growth, while Johnson & Johnson and Elevance Health presented more mixed results. Abbott Laboratories also reported solid results, driven by its medical devices segment, while facing challenges in its diagnostics business due to waning COVID-19 testing demand. This week’s earnings reports offer insights into the broader healthcare industry’s performance and future trajectory. UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group (UHG) demonstrated a significant turnaround in its second quarter of 2024, posting a... Read More »
Priority Health Expands into Northern Indiana and Ohio With Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana Acquisition
Priority Health and Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana (PHPNI) announced on June 19 plans for Priority Health to acquire PHPNI. Established in 1983, PHPNI is a leading commercial health plan offering employer-sponsored benefits and third-party administration to more than 52,000 members primarily across Indiana and Ohio. It is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Priority Health is the second largest health insurer in Michigan after Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Serving more than 1.3 million members each year and offering a broad network of primary care physicians in Michigan, Priority Health offers an extensive portfolio of health benefits options for employer groups and... Read More »