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SHRM Poll: Many Organizations Continue to be Cautious with Offering Cost-Saving Health Benefit Options Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 12:37PMLAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Although organizations are concerned about costs when deciding which health benefits to offer employees, less than half (42 percent) offer cost-saving Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHPs).
Press Release Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:15AMAetna (NYSE:Â AET )Â a leading global diversified health care benefits company, today announced multilingual capabilities across all public pages of its website for the International business -- www.aetnainternational.com . The public website was manually translated into Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and British English â€“ with Arabic ...
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Aetna Inc. and Its Subsidiaries Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:52PMA.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of A and issuer credit ratings of “a+” of the insurance and health maintenance organization subsidiaries of Aetna Inc. . Concurrently, A.M.
Aetna Receives CEO Gold Standard Accreditation for Fighting Cancer in the Workplace Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:31AMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) has again earned accreditation as a CEO Cancer Gold Standard™ employer for its commitment to fighting cancer in the workplace. The CEO Roundtable on Cancer recognizes Aetna’s commitment by certifying the company’s efforts to meet a high standard of cancer prevention, screening and care guidelines. “Aetna has worked hard to build a culture of ...
Huntley village staff to pay more for health insurance Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:10PMHUNTLEY – The cost for health insurance coverage for village employees will rise 12 percent, or $87,000 annually, under a renewed plan effective next month.
More solid proof that Obamacare is working Sunday, May 29, 2011 @ 2:14PMRecent data provided by the nation's largest health insurance companies reveals that a provision of the Affordable Care Act -- or Obamacare -- is bringing big numbers of the uninsured into the health care insurance system.
Aetna Announces Support for Rolling Thunder XXIV Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 9:59AMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET ) announced a major sponsorship of Rolling Thunder XXIV, which benefits Rolling Thunder® Charities Inc. Rolling Thunder is an annual event held the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend that recognizes the sacrifices veterans have made for our country, including Prisoners of War and those still Missing in Action. Aetna will present the sponsorship to ...
Press Release Wednesday, May 25, 2011 @ 2:02AMAetna (NYSE: AET ) has modified its pharmacy, out-of-network care and employee assistance program policies to assist members in Joplin, Mo., following the tornado. Additionally, Aetna is offering affected customers additional time to make premium payments and file appeals.
Press Release Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 12:03PMAetna (NYSE:Â AET )Â today announced that it has completed a public offering of $500 million of 4.125 percent Senior Notes due in 2021. The company expects to use a majority of the net proceeds to repay its 5.75 percent Senior Notes when due at maturity on June 15, 2011. In the interim, the company expects to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of its ...
Frugal patients hold off on health care Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 10:51AMThe nation's major health insurers are barreling into a third year of record profits, enriched by a lingering recessionary mind-set among Americans who are postponing or forgoing medical care.
Huge Profits for Health Insurers as Americans Put Off Care Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 8:27PMCompanies continue to press for higher premiums, saying they need protection against any sudden uptick in demand once people have more money to spend on their health.
Aetna first quarter operating earnings is $560.2 million for 2011 Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 6:26AMAetna today announced first-quarter 2011 operating earnings of $560.2 million, or $1.43 per share, a per share increase of 46 percent over 2010.
Aetna to Announce First-Quarter 2011 Results Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 11:32AMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that its first-quarter 2011 results will be made public on Thursday, April 28 at 6 a.m. ET. Aetna also will host a conference call, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. on that day. The public may access the conference call through a live audio webcast available on Aetna’s Investor Information link on the Internet at www ...
Aetna to Announce First-Quarter 2011 Results Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 11:27AMAetna today announced that its first-quarter 2011 results will be made public on Thursday, April 28 at 6 a.m. ET. Aetna also will host a conference call, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. on that day.
Cigna pushes Asia growth with entry into Singapore market Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 9:53AMCigna Inc., the world’s largest provider of employer-purchased medical insurance for expatriates, moved today into the Singapore health-plan market, expanding its global coverage to 28 countries. The Philadelphia-based insurer was granted a license to operate in Singapore to sell insurance and will market health and dental plans to the estimated 7,000 multinational employers with operations ...
Press Release Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 2:03AMThe United States Food and Drug Administration today announced that specialty pharmacies can continue compounding 17P (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) based on a valid prescription for an individually identified patient.
Aetna and Carilion Clinic Announce Plans to Collaborate on Accountable Care Organization Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 1:40PMROANOKE, Va. & HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE:AET) and Carilion Clinic, the largest health care provider in southwest Virginia, today announced their intention to collaborate in an accountable care organization (ACO) initiative. The new model of health care delivery will help lower costs through more effective patient outreach and engagement and a new payment model that rewards ...
Aetna and Carilion Clinic Announce Plans to Collaborate on Accountable Care Organization Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 1:34PMAetna and Carilion Clinic, the largest health care provider in southwest Virginia, today announced their intention to collaborate in an accountable care organization initiative. The new model of health care delivery will help lower costs through more effective patient outreach and engagement and a new payment model that rewards providers for the collective outcomes of patients.
Aetna Launches New International Health Plans to Make Health Care Accessible and Affordable Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 3:02AMLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET), a leading global diversified health care benefits company, today announced the launch of a new suite of International Healthcare Plans (IHP) for employers with globally mobile employees. Aetna has revamped its core health benefits plans to respond to customer and member needs and included its industry-leading health risk assessment free of charge as ...
Aetna’s 2011 Latino Calendar Celebrates Health and Wellness Through Dance Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 2:18PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) has released its 2011 Latino Calendar, featuring 13 individuals who are committed to improving their own health and the wellness of their communities through dance. The 2011 Aetna Latino Calendar features some individuals who dance for a living and others who oversee dance and fitness programs. Many of them took their first dance steps as ...
Aetna’s 2011 Latino Calendar Celebrates Health and Wellness Through Dance Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 2:15PMAetna has released its 2011 Latino Calendar, featuring 13 individuals who are committed to improving their own health and the wellness of their communities through dance.
Aetna Members Now Have Access to Non-Urgent Care Consultations by Phone Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 2:04PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Have a sore throat and stuffy nose or maybe a sinus infection? Can’t get in to see your primary care doctor? Aetna (NYSE: AET) members in most fully-insured medical plans in Texas and Florida now have the option of using a new service from Teladoc to access non-urgent care over the phone. “When a member’s primary care doctor is not available, a telephone ...
Aetna Members Now Have Access to Non-Urgent Care Consultations by Phone Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 1:56PMHave a sore throat and stuffy nose or maybe a sinus infection? Can’t get in to see your primary care doctor? Aetna members in most fully-insured medical plans in Texas and Florida now have the option of using a new service from Teladoc to access non-urgent care over the phone.
Aetna Names Richard J. Leonard Chief Technology Officer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 12:04PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced the appointment of Richard J. Leonard, 57, as Chief Technology Officer, reporting to Vice President and Chief Information Officer Michael Mathias. Leonard has been head of Systems Architecture and the company’s mergers & acquisitions IT services team. Leonard joined Aetna in 1996 following the acquisition of U.S. Healthcare ...
Aetna Names Richard J. Leonard Chief Technology Officer Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 12:00PMAetna today announced the appointment of Richard J. Leonard, 57, as Chief Technology Officer, reporting to Vice President and Chief Information Officer Michael Mathias. Leonard has been head of Systems Architecture and the company’s mergers & acquisitions IT services team.
Ronnie Polaneczky: Agency finds financial help in workers' pension plans Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 2:36AMUSUALLY, WHEN an organization needs cash to make ends meet, it borrows money from a bank. They negotiate the loan's amount, interest rate and timeline of payback.
BUSINESS BRIEFS Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 6:16AMNew insurance plan for local employers The Roaring Fork Valley Community Health Plan (RFVCHP) has announced the availability of a new insurance program to businesses throughout the Western Slope. read more
Aetna Joins Efforts to Help Increase Safety of Scheduled Deliveries to Give Babies Healthier Starts Monday, February 7, 2011 @ 3:16PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced a number of infant safety programs launched in collaboration with the March of Dimes, The Leapfrog Group and others. The programs encourage women, doctors and hospitals to limit electively scheduled deliveries until at least 39 weeks of pregnancy. Aetna is: reaching out to our pregnant members to let them know how important it ...
Aetna Joins Efforts to Help Increase Safety of Scheduled Deliveries to Give Babies Healthier Starts Monday, February 7, 2011 @ 3:02PMAetna today announced a number of infant safety programs launched in collaboration with the March of Dimes, The Leapfrog Group and others. The programs encourage women, doctors and hospitals to limit electively scheduled deliveries until at least 39 weeks of pregnancy.
Aetna Board of Directors Increases Shareholder Dividend and Authorizes Quarterly Payment Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 4:57AMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that its Board of Directors increased the company’s cash dividend to shareholders and moved the company to a quarterly dividend payment cycle. The first quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share was declared on February 3, 2011, and will be paid on April 29, 2011 to all shareholders of record of Aetna common stock as of the close of ...
Aetna Board of Directors Increases Shareholder Dividend and Authorizes Quarterly Payment Friday, February 4, 2011 @ 4:55AMAetna today announced that its Board of Directors increased the company’s cash dividend to shareholders and moved the company to a quarterly dividend payment cycle. The first quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share was declared on February 3, 2011, and will be paid on April 29, 2011 to all shareholders of record of Aetna common stock as of the close of business on April 14, 2011.
Press Release Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 11:31AMAetna (NYSE:Â AET) announced today that Mark T. Bertolini, CEO and president, is scheduled to make a presentation at the UBS 21st Annual Global Healthcare Services Conference on February 8, 2011, in New York, NY.
Aetna Announces Appearance at UBS 21st Annual Global Healthcare Services Conference Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 9:58AMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced today that Mark T. Bertolini, CEO and president, is scheduled to make a presentation at the UBS 21st Annual Global Healthcare Services Conference on February 8, 2011, in New York, NY. Aetna’s presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. EST. Investors, analysts and the general public are invited to listen to this presentation over ...
Earnings Preview: Aetna reports on 4Q Friday Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 6:16AMManaged care company Aetna Inc. reports its fourth-quarter and 2010 results Friday morning. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: A lingering decline in health care use has helped major health insurers post better-than-expected fourth-quarter results so far.
Aetna retrenches coverage in Colorado Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 10:50AMHartford managed care provider Aetna Inc. will no longer sell new individual-market health insurance policies in Colorado and will terminate current policies held by state residents no later than July 31, 2012, the Denver Business Journal reports.
Walk While You Work? Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 9:53AMHARTFORD, Conn. & GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna and Details, division of Steelcase, announced a collaboration to offer Aetna's customers a discount on Details Walkstation. The Walkstation integrates a slow-moving treadmill with a workstation.
Walk While You Work? Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 9:39AMAetna and Details, a division of Steelcase , today announced a collaboration to help employers support wellness in the workplace. The two companies will offer the Details Walkstation to Aetna’s employer customers at an exclusive discount.
AthletiCo Holds Medical Supply Drive for Global Medical Brigades Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 8:00PMAthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy, a Midwest-based provider of rehabilitation services, will hold a medical supply drive at all AthletiCo locations throughout the month of January to support Global Medical Brigades on a medical mission trip to Honduras.
AthletiCo Holds Medical Supply Drive for Global Medical Brigades Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 2:03PMAthletiCo Physical and Occupational Therapy, a Midwest-based provider of rehabilitation services, will hold a medical supply drive at all AthletiCo locations throughout the month of January to support Global Medical Brigades on a medical mission trip to Honduras. Global Medical Brigades, a sector of Global Brigades, is an international student-operated volunteer organization whose mission is to ...
Belinda Lang to Lead Aetna Brand and Consumer Marketing Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 1:14PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced the appointment of Belinda Lang as head of Brand and Consumer Marketing. In this new position, Lang will report to Robert Mead, senior vice president and head of Marketing, Product and Communications. The appointment is effective January 10, 2011. "We’re very pleased to have Belinda Lang join in the effort to take the Aetna ...
Belinda Lang to Lead Aetna Brand and Consumer Marketing Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 1:00PMAetna today announced the appointment of Belinda Lang as head of Brand and Consumer Marketing. In this new position, Lang will report to Robert Mead, senior vice president and head of Marketing, Product and Communications.
Aetna to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2010 Results Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 4:16PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that its fourth-quarter and full year 2010 results will be made public on Friday, February 4, at 6 a.m. ET. Aetna also will host a conference call, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. on that day. The public may access the conference call through a live audio webcast available on Aetna’s Investor Information link on the Internet at ...
Aetna to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2010 Results Wednesday, January 5, 2011 @ 4:02PMAetna today announced that its fourth-quarter and full year 2010 results will be made public on Friday, February 4, at 6 a.m. ET. Aetna also will host a conference call, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. on that day.
Aetna finishes $500M acquisition of Medicity Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 10:48AM(AP:HARTFORD, Conn.) Insurer Aetna Inc. said Monday that it completed its acquisition of health information exchange technology company Medicity.
Aetna’s $500M Medicity deal done Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 10:24AMHartford managed care provider Aetna Inc.'s $500 million purchase of Utah health information technology firm Medicity is complete, Aetna said Monday.
Lower Providence adopts final 2011 budget in 3-to-0 vote Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 12:43AMLOWER PROVIDENCE — The Board of Supervisors adopted the final 2011 $8,579,521 budget in a 3-to-0 vote on Thursday, Dec. 2.
Genoa Township to put roads levy on May ballot Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 12:44PMGenoa Township trustees on Dec. 15 approved putting a renewal road levy on the May 2011.
Former Aetna CEO James T. Lynn dies at 83 Thursday, December 9, 2010 @ 2:33PM(AP:HARTFORD, Conn.) Managed care company Aetna Inc. said Thursday former Chairman and CEO James T. Lynn died this week in Maryland. He was 83. Lynn served as chairman and CEO for the Hartford, Conn., insurer from 1984 until he retired in 1992. He joined the company's board in 1978.
Former Aetna CEO James T. Lynn dies at 83 Thursday, December 9, 2010 @ 2:24PMManaged care company Aetna Inc. said Thursday former Chairman and CEO James T. Lynn died this week in Maryland. He was 83.
Utes - Football Wednesday, December 8, 2010 @ 2:10PMHartford, Conn. • Insurer Aetna says it will spend about $500 million to buy Salt Lake City-based health information technology company Medicity, which develops systems that allow doctors and hospitals to coordinate care and share information.