Aetna breaks cycle of losses to post profits

Article Abstract:

The insurance company, Aetna Inc. has earned profits in ever quarter of 2002, after losing money in 2001 by battling through severe layoffs, hefty premium hikes and eliminating unwanted patients from its rolls. The profits is expected to continue during 2003, due to a new quality measurement and incentive program encouraging its primary care doctors to comply with standards of care.

Sales, profits & dividends, INSURANCE CARRIERS, Insurance industry, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Aetna Inc., AET

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Evidence still out on disease management as cost saver

Article Abstract:

Disease management programs have not been proven to save money for individuals with chronic illnesses.

Financial management, Economic aspects, Health care industry, Medical case management, Company financing

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Insurers post robust profits for the second quarter

Article Abstract:

The financial information of US health insurance companies for 2d qtr 2003 is discussed.

Sales & consumption, Industry Overview, Industry sales and revenue

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