The 100 largest HMOs

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The list includes the 100 largest health maintenance organizations in the US based on enrollments. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan/Northern California is the largest HMO with 2,722,738 enrollees; followed by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan/Southern California with 2,591,555 enrollees; then PacifiCare of California with 2,260,334 enrollees. Total HMO enrollment in the US reached 670 million for the first time while eight plans passed the million-member mark, according to a study by The Interstate Competitive Edge HMO Industry Report. The list excludes dental and vision plans.

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Is the No 3 health maintenance organization in the US based on enrollments 2,260,334 enrollees

Sales & consumption, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Northern California, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Southern California

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Another vicious cycle?

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Many health maintenance organizations have been shouldering significant losses since 1996 despite moderate inflation levels and strong gains achieved from 1989 to 1995. Former Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association executive Thomas Kinser was led to believe that the usual cycle of experiencing losses before being forced to increase rates was halted. However, there are signs that the industry may be experiencing the previous profit-loss cycle again. The improved accounting systems adopted by health maintenance organizations also proved to be fallible.

Financial management

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KAISER LOSES BIG AS RIVALS POST PROFITS

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Kaiser Permanente reports significant losses in third-quarter earnings, with $102 million in red ink on revenue of $3.9 billion.

Sales, profits & dividends, Accident & Health Insurance, Insurance Carriers, Finance, Health insurance industry, Aetna U.S. Healthcare Inc., UnitedHealth Group Inc., Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.

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