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Feb 5

Humana Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2006; Raises 2007 EPS Guidance

Raising 2007 EPS estimate to a range of $4.00 to $4.20; 2006 EPS of $2.90, above company's expectations; 2006 consolidated revenues of $21.4 billion, up nearly 50 percent; Medical membership grew 4.2 million in 2006 to 11.3 million

LOUISVILLE, KY - Feb 5, 2007 - Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) today reported $0.92 in diluted earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 (4Q06), above the company's previous guidance for EPS of $0.84 to $0.90. The 4Q06 EPS compares to $0.37(a)(e) EPS for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 (4Q05). Excluding 4Q05 expenses of $0.07 per share related to Hurricane Katrina(e), EPS for 4Q06 is up 109 percent(b) versus the prior year. The year-over-year improvement in the quarter results from substantial earnings increases from membership growth in the company's Government segment. (more)


Jan 24

Humana Executive Participates in World Economic Forum

Chief Innovation Officer Invited to Speak on Motivatin Consumers and Enabling Healthy Choices

Louisville, KY - Jan 24, 2007 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that one of its senior executives is playing a key role in various sessions at the World Economic Forum, the world's premier gathering of heads of state, global business leaders and directors of worldwide non-governmental organizations. (more)


Jan 23

Humana’s Kentucky PPO, HMO & POS plans receive highest accreditation from NCQA

Full Accreditation status for popular PPO plans “a significant achievement”

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jan 23, 2007 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded its top accreditation - "Full Accreditation" - to Humana Health Plan, Inc. of Kentucky, for its commercial line of PPO products.  Humana has also received NCQA's highest - or "Excellent Accreditation" - for its commercial line of HMO and POS products, all of which meet or exceed NCQA's requirements for consumer protection and quality improvement. (more)


Jan 19

Humana Helps Medicare Members Keep New Year’s Resolutions

SilverSneakers® Steps Program Available to Prescription Drug Plan Members

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jan 19, 2007 - Now that the holiday season has passed and New Year's resolutions have been made, Humana (NYSE: HUM) is offering its Medicare members with stand-alone prescription drug coverage access to a pedometer-based exercise program that will make it easier to maintain a healthier lifestyle in 2007. (more)


Jan 10

Humana and Commerce Lexington Partner to Provide Health Solution to Small Businesses

LEXINGTON, KY - Jan 10, 2007 - Recognizing the need for affordable coverage for small businesses, Humana Inc. and Commerce Lexington Inc. announced today that they will offer a program to small employers (those with 2-99 employees) who are Commerce Lexington members. (more)


Jan 5

The Availity Care Profile Provides Innovative Access to Clinical Information on Proven Platform

Availity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, and Humana Successfully Deliver True Payer Based Health Record

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Jan 5, 2007 - Availity LLC, a leading health care information exchange, in partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. (BCBSF) and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced their plan to expand the deployment of the area's first true payer-based electronic health record, the Availity® Care Profile, in 2007. The Availity Care Profile is an electronic record maintained by health plans that contains claim-based information routinely collected from physicians, pharmacies, labs, and other health care providers. This electronic record provides health care professionals a consolidated view of patients' health care services across physicians and providers, as well as participating health plans that will help improve patient safety, eliminate duplicate medical procedures, and aid in reducing unnecessary services and fraud. The launch of this capability has facilitated an improved sharing and interoperability of health information between physicians, health care professionals and multiple payers, bringing efficiencies and cost savings to the health care industry in the state of Florida. (more)


Dec 18

LPGA’s Nancy Scranton Becomes Humana Ambassador

Veteran golfer will offer golfing and lifestyle tips targeted to Humana’s female audience

LOUISVILLE, KY - Dec 18, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced three-time LPGA champion Nancy Scranton has signed an agreement to become a spokesperson for the company, broadening  Humana's presence in the individual health insurance market and creating recognition for Humana across the Ladies Professional Golf Association audience.  (more)


Dec 18

Humana launches SilverSneakers® Fitness Program in Hawaii

Program provides free fitness center memberships to local Medicare recipients

HONOLULU, HI - Dec 18, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is now offering a free exercise program and fitness center memberships to its Medicare-eligible members in Hawaii. (more)


Dec 18

“No Worry” from Humana makes health care costs predictable for small businesses in Illinois

New, three-year health insurance packages cap annual premium increases at 6-percent or lower

CHICAGO, IL - Dec 18, 2006 - Addressing the particular challenges faced by small businesses, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will launch a series of new health insurance packages designed to alleviate the financial stresses of increasing health insurance costs. Dubbed No Worry, these packages offer predictable health care expenses over a three-year period and plans that gradually transition passive health care users into informed and active health care consumers. (more)


Dec 12

Humana introduces 2007 generics program to help members reduce out-of-pocket medication costs

LOUISVILLE, KY - Dec 12, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that it will introduce a Waive Generic Copayment program in 2007 to its fully insured Commercial members on tiered copay prescription drug plans. (more)


Dec 7

Humana launches Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service health plan and prescription drug plans for Medicare beneficiaries in Hawaii

Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service plan focuses on value, prescription drug benefits

HONOLULU, HI - Dec 7, 2006 - Medicare beneficiaries in Hawaii now have more options for reducing out-of-pocket health care costs following the launch of a Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service (PFFS) health plan and three Medicare Part D prescription drug plan options from Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). (more)


Dec 7

Humana launches Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service health plan and prescription drug plans for Medicare beneficiaries in Alaska

Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service plan focuses on value, prescription drug benefits

ANCHORAGE, AK - Dec 7, 2006 - Medicare beneficiaries in Alaska now have more options for reducing out-of-pocket health care costs following the launch of a Medicare Advantage private-fee-for-service (PFFS) health plan with a prescription drug plan and three stand alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan options from Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). (more)


Dec 4

HumanaOne Brings Small Business Guru to Salt Lake City

HumanaOne and Small Business Guru, Steve Strauss, Help Small Business Owners Take Their Business to the Next Level

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Dec 4, 2006 - In a world of rising costs and big corporate competitors, running a small business can be endlessly challenging. To help small business owners address some of the issues they face, HumanaOne, Humana's (NYSE: HUM) line of individual health insurance plans, and small business guru Steve Strauss, have partnered to bring a series of free, informative small business seminars called "Business Breakthrough: Tips on How to Take Your Small Business to the Next Level" to small business owners across the country. (more)


Dec 4

HumanaOne Brings Small Business Guru to Oklahoma City

HumanaOne and Small Business Guru, Steve Strauss, Help Small Business Owners Take Their Business to the Next Level

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Dec 4, 2006 - In a world of rising costs and big corporate competitors, running a small business can be endlessly challenging. To help small business owners address some of the issues they face, HumanaOne, Humana's (NYSE: HUM) line of individual health insurance plans, and small business guru Steve Strauss, have partnered to bring a series of free, informative small business seminars called "Business Breakthrough: Tips on How to Take Your Small Business to the Next Level" to small business owners across the country. (more)


Nov 16

CDC and Humana Partner to Create Next Generation of Public Health

Alliance to Leverage Private-Sector Resources to Address Chronic Diseases

LOUISVILLE, KY - Nov 16, 2006 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), the nation's leading consumer-oriented health benefits company, have entered into a partnership with the aim of expanding on traditional private- sector approaches to population health management.  The partnership will leverage Humana's resources and technologies, including the ability to discover, target and intervene on individual health risks and the expansion of that capability to the entire U.S. population. (more)


Nov 6

Humana awards $100,000 grant to The Centre for Women

Local nonprofit receives Humana’s inaugural Tampa Bay Benefits grant

TAMPA, FL - Nov 6, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of Tampa Bay's leading health benefits companies, on Thurs., Oct. 26 presented a one-time $100,000 grant in its inaugural 2006 Tampa Bay Benefits charitable giving program to The Centre for Women. (more)


Nov 2

Celina Burns named vice president of Network Development for Humana's North Texas operations

DALLAS, TX - Nov 2, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has named Celina Burns as vice president of Network Development, with responsibility for developing Humana's network of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers in North Texas. (more)


Nov 2

Humana and Memphis Regional Chamber Partner to Provide Health Solution to Small Businesses

MEMPHIS, TN - Nov 2, 2006 - Recognizing the need for affordable coverage for small businesses, Humana Inc. and the Memphis Regional Chamber announced today that they will offer a program called "Memphis Delivers Health & Wellness" to small employers (those with 2-99 employees) who are members of the Memphis Regional Chamber. (more)


Oct 30

Humana Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results including Earnings per Share of $0.95

LOUISVILLE, KY - Oct 30, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today reported $0.95 in diluted earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 (3Q06), within the range of the company's previous guidance of $0.95 to $1.00. The 3Q06 EPS compares to $0.28(a)(d)(e) EPS for the quarter ended September 30, 2005 (3Q05). Excluding 3Q05 expenses related to the settlement of class action litigation(d) and Hurricane Katrina(e), EPS for 3Q06 is up 64 percent(b) versus the prior year. The year-over-year improvement in the quarter results from substantial earnings increases in both of the company's business segments.
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Oct 25

Humana awards $100,000 grant to Trees Atlanta

Atlanta citizens’ group receives Humana’s 2006 Atlanta Benefits grant

ATLANTA, GA - Oct 25, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of Georgia's leading health benefits companies, on Thurs., Oct. 19 presented a one-time $100,000 grant in its 2006 Atlanta Benefits charitable awards program to Trees Atlanta. (more)


Oct 23

Humana and BCBSF Spur Effort to Provide More Integrated Real-Time Claims Adjudication Channels for Physician Offices

Humana, Availity, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and athenahealth join efforts

LOUISVILLE, KY - Oct 23, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that the company, along with Availity LLC, its primary electronic data interchange and real-time gateway, will be working with other payers, claims clearinghouses and practice management groups to expand integrated real-time claim adjudication channels. The joint effort is part of an on-going initiative to simplify administrative tasks and help physicians obtain payment for services from patients more quickly. (more)


Oct 11

Humana Teams Up With Best-Selling “You” Authors Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz to Bring Health Information to Consumers

LOUISVILLE, KY - Oct 11, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced a new partnership with New York Times #1 best-selling authors Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz. The partnership provides Humana with a unique integrative and creative cross-promotional opportunity with two well-respected medical experts.  (more)


Oct 10

Humana and State Farm® Expand Strategic Alliance to Offer Medicare Advantage Plans

State Farm agents to sell Humana Gold Choice, Private Fee-for-Service Medicare plan

LOUISVILLE, KY and BLOOMINGTON, IL - Oct 10, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and State Farm, the nation's largest property and casualty insurer, announced today that the more than 17,000 State Farm agents will have the opportunity to be licensed to sell Humana's Medicare Advantage private fee for service (PFFS) plans for 2007. The agents are located throughout the United States allowing people with Medicare easy access to an agent who can assist them in understanding and enrolling in these popular medical and pharmacy health benefit plans. (more)


Oct 9

Humana Medicare Brings Movie Classic “Casablanca” Back to the Silver Screen

Bogart Epic to be Shown in Nearly 700 Theatres Across the Country through National CineMedia’s CineMeetings & Events

LOUISVILLE, KY - Oct 9, 2006 - Straight from the golden days of Hollywood to a theatre near you, Humana (NYSE: HUM) today announced that it will bring the 1942 classic "Casablanca" back to the big screen in select movie theatres nationwide as part of a campaign to preview its 2007 Medicare Advantage health plans. (more)


Sep 29

Humana to Expand Medicare Benefit Plans and Geographic Reach in 2007 to All 50 States

Humana Medicare PDP is again the low-cost leader, offering lowest premiums in 38 out of 50 states

LOUISVILLE, KY - Sep 29, 2006 - Building on the success of its 2006 Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug program plan offerings, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced it has received approval from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a major expansion of its Medicare benefit plans and business relationships for 2007. When the open enrollment period for 2007 benefits begins Nov. 15, 2006, people eligible for Medicare will have access to a wider array of Humana's Medicare Advantage (MAPD) and prescription drug plans (PDP). (more)


Sep 28

Humana announces finalists for $100,000 Chicago Benefits grant

Recipient to be named at October 21st gala

CHICAGO, IL - Sep 28, 2006 - Health benefits company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced the three finalists for its fourth annual Chicago Benefits charitable awards program.  One of the organizations will receive a $100,000 grant to further its efforts to improve our community.  The finalists, selected from more than 50 applications, include: (more)


Sep 28

Humana and Hinsdale Physicians Health Care Announce Agreement

CHICAGO, IL - Sep 28, 2006 - Hinsdale Physicians Health Care and Humana (NYSE: HUM) announced today the signing of a contract under which Hinsdale physicians will provide health care services to individuals and families participating in Humana's commercial HMO health insurance plans. (more)


Sep 20

Humana extends contract with HCA-HealthONE facilities in Colorado through May 2008

DENVER, CO - Sep 20, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that its existing contract with HCA-HealthONE hospital and ancillary facilities has been extended from June 1, 2007 through May 31,  2008 for all Humana members throughout Colorado.  (more)


Sep 19

Humana Receives Highest Ranking by J.D. Power and Associates in Medicare Part D Member Satisfaction in Florida

Humana’s Medicare Part D prescription drug plan cited as highest ranked among competitors in Florida Region

LOUISVILLE, KY - Sep 19, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that its Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDP) in the Florida region have been ranked highest in overall member satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates. The ranking was announced today by J.D. Power and Associates officials at The National Press Club in Washington, D.C.  Florida was one of three Medicare Part D regions in which J.D. Power and Associates conducted its survey of Medicare members. (more)


Sep 19

Humana introduces individual health insurance in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Sep 19, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), through its subsidiary Humana Insurance Company, announced today the introduction of its HumanaOne® line of individual health insurance plans in Oklahoma.  HumanaOne is designed to offer affordable health insurance coverage along with a great degree of choice, freedom and flexibility, giving individual consumers an important new alternative in Humana, one of the nation's largest health benefits companies.  (more)


Sep 19

Humana introduces individual health insurance in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Sep 19, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), through its subsidiary Humana Insurance Company, announced today the introduction of its HumanaOne ® line of individual health insurance plans in Alabama.  HumanaOne is designed to offer affordable health insurance coverage along with a great degree of choice, freedom and flexibility, giving individual consumers an important new alternative in Humana, one of the nation's largest health benefits companies.  (more)


Sep 19

Humana introduces individual health insurance in Iowa

DES MOINES, IA - Sep 19, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), through its subsidiary Humana Insurance Company, announced today the introduction of its HumanaOne® line of individual health insurance plans in Iowa.  HumanaOne is designed to offer affordable health insurance coverage along with a great degree of choice, freedom and flexibility, giving individual consumers an important new alternative in Humana, one of the nation's largest health benefits companies.  (more)


Aug 30

University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System and Humana Announce Agreement

CHICAGO, IL - Aug 30, 2006 - University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System and Humana (NYSE: HUM) announced today the signing of a contract under which University of Chicago will provide health care services to individuals and families participating in Humana commercial health insurance plans. (more)


Aug 28

Humana’s Medicare Education RV Tour Returns to America’s Highways

Eight recreational vehicles to travel cross-country to educate consumers about Medicare and prescription drug plan options in 2007

LOUISVILLE, KY - Aug 28, 2006 - For the second consecutive year, Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is launching a nationwide mobile educational campaign designed to assist Medicare beneficiaries learn about new Medicare and prescription drug coverage options available to them in 2007.  With the theme, "There's so much more to Medicare. Let's Talk," a fleet of eight recreational vehicles (RVs) will travel through 34 states to reach people in their own communities. (more)


Aug 3

Health Link Preferred Provider Organization Joins Humana Provider Network

Health Link physicians now in-network for Humana health-plan members

MEMPHIS, TN - Aug 3, 2006 - Humana-Tennessee (NYSE: HUM) today announced it has significantly expanded its network of providers in Mississippi, by adding Health Link Preferred Provider Organization of Tupelo, Mississippi. (more)


Jul 31

Humana Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2006 Financial Results including Earnings Per Share of $0.53

-- EPS for second quarter up 8 percent versus prior year -- Consolidated revenues up 52 percent to $5.41 billion -- Medical membership exceeds 11 million -- Full-year cash flow guidance raised

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jul 31, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today reported $0.53 in diluted earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 (2Q06), $0.19 per share higher than the mid-point of the company's prior guidance. On a year-over-year basis, the 2Q06 EPS is 8 percent higher than the company's EPS for the quarter ended June 30, 2005 (2Q05) of $0.49 (a). The upside in the quarter was a combination of better-than-expected performance in the company's Medicare Advantage, commercial and TRICARE business lines, partially offset by profit margins in its Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) moving to the low end of the projected range. (more)


Jul 31

Saint Francis Hospital System Joining Humana Provider Network

Facilities in East Memphis and Bartlett to be “in-network” for Humana medical members

MEMPHIS, TN - Jul 31, 2006 - Humana-Tennessee (NYSE: HUM) today announced it has expanded its network of health care providers in West Tennessee, by adding the Saint Francis Hospital System, effective tomorrow - August 1, 2006. (more)


Jul 28

Five Corporations Step Out in Front with Eons™ to Capture New Generations of 50 + Consumers

Harrah’s, Humana, Hyatt, Liberty Mutual and Verizon Wireless Join as Eons Plans July 31 Launch

CHARLESTOWN NAVY YARD, BOSTON, MA - Jul 28, 2006 -  Eons™, the 50+ media company for boomers and seniors created by Monster.com founder Jeff Taylor, today announced its Corporate Founding Partners.  Industry giants Harrah's Entertainment, Hyatt Corp., Humana, Inc., Liberty Mutual Group and Verizon Wireless sign on to show unprecedented support of the boomer and senior market as premier and exclusive Eons partners. (more)


Jul 26

Humana and Baptist Memorial Health Care Sign Three-Year Deal

Long-term contract confirms Humana, Baptist Memorial relationship

MEMPHIS, TN - Jul 26, 2006 - Humana-Tennessee (NYSE: HUM) today announced it has renewed its relationship with Baptist Memorial Health Care, cementing the companies' partnership through July 2009.  The new three-year contract takes effect August 1, 2006, and will benefit Humana commercial and Medicare members, as they continue to have access to health care services from all Baptist Memorial Health Care hospitals, minor medical centers and outpatient facilities in Tennessee and Mississippi. (more)


Jul 12

Humana to offer Medicare members brain fitness program to optimize thought processes, healthy aging

Improved brain health promises to appeal to those already taking advantage of wellness and healthy lifestyle programs available through Humana’s Medicare Advantage plan offerings

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jul 12, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is partnering with San Francisco-based Posit Science™ Corporation to afford members the opportunity to keep mentally sharp and alert as they age.  Humana Medicare members are already empowering themselves to stay as healthy and fit as possible through Humana's value-added programs that focus on wellness and healthy lifestyles, as illustrated by the SilverSneakers® Fitness Program.  Now, they will also have the opportunity to flex their mental muscles and include brain health in their fitness regimen.  (more)


Jul 12

Humana’s Dr. Sam Benjamin gives consumers eight keys to good health

Hear his messages on his radio show in eight cities in English and Spanish

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jul 12, 2006 - Exercise, proper nutrition and illness prevention are among the ways touted to maintaining good health.   Dr. Samuel Benjamin, corporate medical director of integrative health strategies for Humana and host of his own radio program "The Dr. Sam Show," suggests eight keys to healthy living, which can be found, in detail, on his web site at www.drsamshow.com. (more)


Jul 10

Humana launches nation’s first national consumer-focused program to facilitate healthy aging for Medicare members

Humana Active Outlook takes a multifaceted approach to wellness; features active living programs that address physical, psychological and social needs of older adults

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jul 10, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is offering Medicare members who aspire to healthy lifestyles the opportunity to do so when they enroll in the new Humana Active OutlookSM program.  The program is available to all Humana Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug plan members at no added cost, and incorporates strategies which build on life experiences and contributions of seniors by providing active living programs that address the physical, psychological and social aspects of healthy aging.  (more)


Jul 6

City of Milwaukee selects Humana HMO, joins BHCGSW

Move aimed at controlling health care costs

MILWAUKEE, WI - Jul 6, 2006 - The Business Health Care Group of Southeast Wisconsin (BHCGSW) and Humana (NYSE: HUM) announced today that the City of Milwaukee will join the BHCGSW and will transition HMO health benefits for its workforce to Humana beginning January 1, 2007. (more)


Jul 5

Humana offers SilverSneakers® Fitness Program memberships to Medicare Prescription Drug Plan members

Program provides free fitness center memberships to more than 2 million Humana PDP members

TAMPA, FL - Jul 5, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will offer a special free membership in the award-winning SilverSneakers® Fitness Program between now and Dec. 31, 2006 to its approximately 2.6 million Medicare Prescription Drug Plan enrollees across the country. (more)


Jun 28

Humana offers $100,000 grant in Chicago Benefits 2006

Now accepting applications from Chicago-area nonprofits

CHICAGO, IL - Jun 28, 2006 - Chicago-area charities can apply for a $100,000 grant in the 4th annual Chicago Benefits charitable awards program, created and funded by health benefits company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM).  (more)


Jun 27

Humana awards $100,000 grant to Crossroads of Michigan

Detroit Benefits grant to fund Soup Kitchen facility

DETROIT, MI - Jun 27, 2006 - Crossroads of Michigan, a nonprofit social service organization which provides meals, counseling and other assistance, has received a one-time, $100,000 grant as the recipient of the second annual Detroit Benefits award, funded by health benefits company Humana (NYSE: HUM). (more)


Jun 22

New policies and procedures ensure access to prescription medications for Humana members this hurricane season

Medicare beneficiaries in Florida and Gulf Coast states benefit from lessons learned in 2005

MIRAMAR, Fl. - Jun 22, 2006 - Humana members will have an array of new resources at their disposal to ensure ready access to prescription medications during this year's hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30.  These include early refill and quantity limit waivers to ensure members can access adequate or sufficient prescription medication to get them safely through the period immediately following a hurricane and 24-hour access for pharmacists to Humana's processing vendor to facilitate problem-free refills.  (more)


Jun 13

Humana Wins Stevie Award for Best New Product

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Jun 13, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) won a Stevie Award for its SmartSummary Rx benefits statement in the Best New Product category at the 2006 American Business Awards Monday night. (more)


Jun 8

THIN and Availity LLC Announce Joint Venture

Two industry leaders seeking to join forces to expand real-time health care transactions

Dallas, TX and Jacksonville, FL - Jun 8, 2006 - Plans to form a joint venture were announced today between one of the nation's largest electronic claims and information networks and one of the leading providers of Internet-based e-health information services. Upon regulatory approval, this corporate union will expand and ease the use of electronic information flows among health care providers, health plans and the government, forging a critical path for building a model to deliver integrated total health management capabilities for health plans. (more)


Jun 5

Humana to Implement Increased Controls Over Medicare Member Personal Information

Heightened awareness of privacy issues leads to more security measures

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jun 5, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), one of the nation's largest Medicare health benefit plans, today announced increased security measures to ensure that the personal health and financial information of the company's approximately 3.4 million Medicare health plan members meets the highest possible security standards. (more)


Jun 1

Seniors Can Still Enroll in Medicare Health Plans, Even After May 15 Deadline

Medicare Advantage Enrollment Still Open; Plans May Save Seniors Money on Prescription Drugs

LOUISVILLE, KY - Jun 1, 2006 - Although the May 15 Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) enrollment deadline has passed, many seniors eligible for Medicare may still enroll through June 30 in Medicare Advantage plans. These plans offer comprehensive medical benefits and may help seniors save money on prescription drugs.  After June 30, the ability to enroll in Medicare health plan will be limited to those who meet certain criteria specified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) until the next enrollment period, which begins November 15, 2006. (more)


May 30

Doctors find it easier to do business with Humana than any other insurance company, study shows

LOUISVILLE, KY - May 30, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) came out on top among national payers in an index created to measure the performance of health benefits companies when paying medical claims, according to criteria important to doctors. The index was created by Physicians Practice, a respected medical journal, and athenahealth, a medical service and software provider that handles millions of claims annually. (more)


May 23

Humana launches Medication Therapy Management program to provide clinical and economic guidance to Medicare members

Program will assist beneficiaries in optimizing therapeutic outcomes, reducing the risk of adverse drug events

Louisville, KY - May 23, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) has launched its Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program as required by the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 and within the required timelines of The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) for all Medicare Part D plan sponsors.  Humana's program has been designed to assist beneficiaries optimize therapeutic outcomes, decrease the likelihood of adverse drug events and prevent over- or under-utilization of medications.  (more)


May 1

Humana Inc. Reports First Quarter 2006 Financial Results of $0.50 Earnings per Share

2006 EPS outlook raised to $2.82 to $2.88; Consolidated revenues increase $1.32 billion, or 39 percent year over year; Medical membership up 32 percent year over year and 31 percent sequentially; New Medicare PDP business impacts quarterly earnings pattern; GAAP cash flows from operations of $1.01 billion; Non-GAAP cash flows from operations of $233.3 million

LOUISVILLE, KY - May 1, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today reported $0.50 in diluted earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 (1Q06), within the range of the company's guidance for 1Q06 EPS of $0.50 to $0.55. As expected, the change in the quarterly pattern of 2006 earnings resulting from the introduction of the company's stand-alone Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs), combined with higher Medicare sales, marketing, and service infrastructure costs versus a year ago, resulted in a year-over-year decline in 1Q06 EPS, while driving an increase in Medicare revenues of over $1.25 billion, or 127 percent. EPS for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 (1Q05) of $0.65 (a) was $0.15 higher than 1Q06 EPS. (more)


May 1

Humana Completes Purchase of CHA Health of Kentucky

Acquisition of 92,500 members increases Humana’s commercial medical membership in Kentucky to more than 700,000

LOUISVILLE, KY - May 1, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that its subsidiary, Humana Health Plan, Inc., has completed its acquisition of Lexington, Ky.-based CHA HMO, Inc., known as CHA Health.  The transaction has received required federal and state regulatory approvals; today, the acquisition takes effect. (more)


Apr 27

James J. O’Brien Elected to Humana’s Board of Directors

LOUISVILLE, KY - Apr 27, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that James J. O'Brien was elected as a member of the board of directors at today's annual meeting of stockholders. (more)


Apr 26

The David Toms Foundation and The Humana Foundation Donate $400,000 to Four New Orleans Charities

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Apr 26, 2006 - The David Toms Foundation and The Humana Foundation are joining forces to support four New Orleans-based children's charities with grants totaling $400,000.  Reconcile New Orleans, Kingsley House, Desire Street Academy and City Year Louisiana will receive $100,000 each to advance hurricane relief efforts. (more)


Apr 25

Humana brings One Million Strong Campaign to Washington, D.C. to promote bone health and fracture prevention

Educational outreach will feature free bone mineral density screenings, healthy cooking and strength building exercise demonstrations on April 27

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Apr 25, 2006 - Humana, Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is partnering with Procter & Gamble and The Alliance for Better Bone Health (P&G Pharmaceuticals and sanofi-aventis) on April 27 to enhance Congressional awareness about the effects of osteoporosis and the risk of fractures for our nation's elderly.  The "One Million Strong" campaign is part of Humana's outreach initiative to facilitate better bone health through lifestyle education and detection of risk factors for fracture, including low bone mass.  This event will be held on Capitol Hill from 10:00AM to 12:00PM in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2218. (more)


Apr 11

National Senior Games Association and Humana Announce New Partnership; Louisville to Be the Host City for the 2007 Summer National Senior Games

BATON ROUGE, La. & LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Apr 11, 2006 - The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) and Humana (NYSE: HUM) have entered into a six-year partnership in which Humana will be the Presenting Sponsor of NSGA's premier event, the Summer National Senior Games - The Senior Olympics for the term of the agreement. (more)


Mar 17

Humana Names James E. Murray Chief Operating Officer

LOUISVILLE, KY - Mar 17, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) announced today that James E. Murray has been appointed the company's chief operating officer. In his new role, Murray will integrate all of the company's operations and products under a single senior leader, including senior products, commercial sales and market operations, service, information technology, clinical operations and Humana Military (TRICARE). (more)


Mar 14

AstraZeneca, University of Miami, and Humana Collaborate to Improve Consumer Health

MIAMI, FL - Mar 14, 2006 - AstraZeneca, the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and Humana Innovation Enterprises, Inc. announced today the creation of a multi-year research collaboration to improve consumer health by addressing the growing nationwide problem of patients not taking their prescribed medication or getting the treatment they need for chronic health problems. (more)


Mar 7

Humana extends contract with PGA TOUR professional David Toms

Sponsorship agreements to run through 2008

LOUISVILLE, KY - Mar 7, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced today that PGA TOUR professional David Toms will extend his relationship with the company through 2008. Toms, who is currently ranked 3rd on the PGA TOUR money list and 8th in the Officials World Golf Rankings, is in his second season with Humana as one of his major tour sponsors. (more)


Feb 28

Humana signs agreement with Lee Memorial Health System

Humana now provides commercial health benefits to Southwest Florida employers

TAMPA, FL - Feb 28, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and Lee Memorial Health System announced today that they have reached agreement on a new contract that enables Humana commercial members in Southwest Florida to receive care at Lee Memorial's five area hospitals. (more)


Feb 6

Humana Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2005

2005 consolidated revenues of $14.4 billion; 4Q05 EPS up 34 percent; 2005 cash flows from operations of more than $625 million; Medical membership of 7.1 million at December 31, 2005

LOUISVILLE, KY - Feb 6, 2006 - Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today reported $0.39 in diluted earnings per common share (EPS) for the quarter ended December 31, 2005 (4Q05) compared to EPS of $0.29 for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 (4Q04), an increase of 34 percent. (more)


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