Managed care health insurance company Centene Inc. NYSE: CNC recently saw its share rebound after reaffirming its guidance. This move came just after UnitedHealth Group Inc. NYSE: UNH made bearish comments regarding disturbance going forward in Medicaid utilization and pay rates.
Health insurer Centene's Chief Executive Sarah London said on Friday that turnover in people enrolled in Medicaid plans had led to a shift in its membership health profile, to patients who were sicker, but stood by its 2024 earnings and cost forecasts.
Centene said on Wednesday the health insurer had higher-than-expected claims receipts in April for the first quarter as well as April 2024, indicating continued medical costs in Medicaid.
Centene's (CNC) subsidiaries, CHS and AcariaHealth, enhance patient outcomes with CHS' CIPA entering Virginia and AcariaHealth's pharmacy facility relocating to Chesterfield, thereby expanding CNC's capabilities.
Centene (CNC) collaborates with Cityblock to provide comprehensive care services to Central Florida's Medicaid members.
With the market rally broadening out, value sectors are beginning to catch a bid. Healthcare deserves consideration as one of the value sectors presenting some bargains in this overheating market.
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