Humana In The News

At Humana, we are working every day to meet people where they are with options and choices that help them achieve lifelong well-being. "Humana In The News" provides a snapshot of recent Humana news coverage — with links to stories about Humana from national and local journalists who closely follow our company and the health-benefits business.

Headlines

09/20/2012
Humana showcases wellness program at IdeaFestival
Louisville.com - by Melinda Hardin

IdeaFestival melds the minds of entrepreneurs, thought leaders, inventors, and problem solvers. Put plainly, healthcare is a problem, so no better place than this festival of fresh ideas for Humana and HumanaVitality to showcase their wellness program.

09/17/2012
Healthways extends big Humana contract
Nashville Post

National insurer Humana on Monday said it has extended its contract to offer Healthways' SilverSneakers Fitness Program to its members until 2016. The deal adds two years to the contract extension the two companies signed in January of last year.

09/14/2012
Humana to Offer Personalized Video Health Plan Statements
eWeek - by Brian T. Horowitz

Humana says it will offer personalized explanation-of-benefits videos to health-plan members using HP's Exstream communications software and SundaySky's SmartVideo technology.

09/13/2012
Humana gives $200K to Community Medical
The Business Journal

Humana Inc. wrote out a $200,000 check to increase patient access to Community Regional Medical Center, the health and well-being company announced at a press conference at the center in Downtown Fresno.

03/16/2012
Humana stays competitive in consumer retail market
FierceHealthPayer – by Dina Overland

Humana is a mover and a shaker within the health insurance industry, taking steps both internally and externally to ensure it remains competitive in the market.

03/15/2012
Humana CEO on the Rising Costs of Health-Care
Fox Business News

Humana CEO Michael McCallister discusses the impact of rising health-care costs on employers and others.

03/14/2012
Humana promotes Liston to president of retail segment
Louisville Business First – by Andrew Robinson

Humana Inc. announced today that Thomas J. Liston, the company's senior vice president of senior products, has been promoted to the new role of president of Humana's retail segment.

02/18/2012
New Phoenix facility offers exercise options for the disabled
Azfamily.com – by Nicole Moon

At first glance, the Virginia G. Piper Fitness Center in central Phoenix looks like an ordinary gym. Look closer and you'll find things aren't always what they seem. This one is designed with a special person in mind.

01/31/2012
Humana to add another 149 jobs in St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay Times – Elizabeth Behrman

The Louisville, Ky.-based health insurer, one of the Tampa Bay region's biggest employers, announced Monday that it will add another 149 jobs at its Humana Cares unit.

01/27/2012
Humana CEO stresses importance of wellness, doubts effectiveness of mandate
Fox Business

Humana CEO Mike McCallister said in an interview with Fox Business in Davos, Switzerland, that the company's worksite wellness concepts have been gaining traction as a way to combat the growth of chronic disease.

1/26/12
Humana's McCallister Says He's Open to Billion-Dollar Deals
Bloomberg BusinessWeek - By Jeffrey McCracken and Sarah Frier

Humana Inc., the second-largest Medicare provider, is willing to spend $1 billion for deals that would enable the company to expand in the U.S. government program, Chief Executive Officer Michael McCallister said.

01/03/2012
Simulating a Better Health Care System
Chief Learning Officer

At Humana, simulations bring together hospital administrators, doctors and payer representatives to improve health economy and well-being.

12/07/2011
Health Law May Accelerate Growth In Urgent Care Centers Kaiser Health News
Kaiser Health News - Phil Galewitz

About 3 million patients visit urgent care centers each week, according to the Urgent Care Association of America. To meet increased demand, the number of facilities has steadily increased from 8,000 in 2008 to more than 9,200 this year.

12/07/2011
Humana buys health data analytics firm Anvita Associated Press Insurer
Associated Press

Humana Inc. said Wednesday it acquired health data analyzer Anvita Health to strengthen its clinical management.

11/24/2011
Humana Guidance Center offers free bike riding and a whole lot more
The Henderson Press – Gina Traficant

From the outside, the Henderson Humana Guidance Center appears to be like every other office in Henderson. But when you walk through the doors, you instantly feel at home.

08/23/2011
Humana is hiring another 300 in St. Petersburg chronic care unit
St. Petersburg Times – by Jeff Harrington

Humana, one of the most prolific corporate job creators in the Tampa Bay area throughout the Great Recession, isn't slowing down.

08/22/2011
Bike-Sharing Grows Up: New Revenue Models Turn a Nice Idea into Good Business
Forbes – by Amy Westervelt

In the United States, modern bike-sharing launched with a pilot at the Democratic National Convention in Denver in 2008, which led to an official program there in 2010.

08/11/2011
Health Insurers Take Bold Steps in Social Media
Insurance & Technology – by Nathan Golia

Forward-thinking companies are inviting consumers to take part in conversations around health, wellness and insurance issues.

08/01/2011
Humana plans to invest in wellness initiatives
Business First (Louisville) – by Steve Ivey

Humana reported higher earnings, citing lower medical usage by its members. Company officials expect usage to return to normal, but Humana will continue to invest in programs that encourage wellness and reduce the use of health resources.

07/06/2011
Bob Hope would be proud of his tourney's future
The Desert Sun Editorial Board

In this opinion piece, the board says that even though it's tough to get over the end of a tradition, there are many reasons to get excited about the Humana Challenge.

June 27-29, 2011
Humana CEO talks election, regulation
The Street – by Gregg Greenberg

Humana CEO Mike McCallister gives his second half outlook for the company and the health insurance industry, and in "Humana's Healthy Living Innovations," Raja Rajamannar, Chief Innovation & Markeing Officer, explains how the company is using new technologies to help improve members' well-being.

June 27-29, 2011
Race to Taste
ABC-7 (Chicago)

Dr. Fred Tolin, vice president for Humana in Illinois, talks with ABC Chicago about the Humana Healthier Choices program at the Taste of Chicago. Humana is a sponsor of the annual event.

05/04/2011
Humana talks mobile strategy
Mobilehealthnews - by Neil Versel

Neil Pierce, executive business lead for e-communications at Humana, discusses the company's approach to technology, including its mobile phone application, MyHumana Mobile.

04/21/2011
Study of diabetes management set for Hispanic seniors
San Antonio Express News

Humana and the National Council of La Raza have launched a study to test the "promotores de salud" — or, community health worker — approach to help Hispanic seniors with type 2 diabetes better manage their disease.

04/18/2011
Humana, Clinton Foundation to sponsor PGA event
Business First - by Ed Green

Humana and the William J. Clinton Foundation have formed an eight-year partnership with the PGA TOUR and the Bob Hope Classic, making Humana the title sponsor of the event starting in 2012.

04/15/2011
Dealing with childhood obesity
The (Milwaukee) Business Journal - by Corrinne Hess

Humana is teaming up with Milwaukee-area businesses to pilot a program to curb childhood obesity and cut long-term health care spending.

04/04/2011
Humana applies tech to congestive heart failure program
Healthcare IT News - by Bernie Monegain

Humana Cares recently launched a pilot project aimed at better care for members with congestive heart failure. The project employs the Intel Health Guide, a home monitoring technology.

03/17/2011
Fortune interviews Humana CEO as part of its Leadership Series
Fortune - by Geoff Colvin

As part of Fortune magazine's Ledership Series interviews, Mike McCallister discusses the importance of well-being, Humana's re-entry into the provider space, and the benefits of being a nimble company in the era of health reform.

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03/02/2011
Max-Wellness and Humana Health create geriatric concierge service for older adults
The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer - by Janet Cho

Humana HomeCare Solutions debuts at Max-Wellness stores, a new concept retail chain Humana Cares is entering the retail environment, offering full-service care management aimed at helping people age successfully at home.

02/26/2011
Humana's pharmacy business takes aim at industry leaders
The (Louisville) Courier-Journal - by Patrick Howington

Humana Pharmacy Solutions is receiving a lot of attention, and with good reason: It now manages more than $12 billion in prescriptions a year and has become the nation's fifth-largest Pharmacy Benefit Management entity.

02/24/2011
Humana CEO preaches power of health care consumer
Associated Press - by Tom Murphy

Mike McCallister discusses his 36-year tenure at Humana, health care reform and some of the keys to curbing health care costs.

02/22/2011
Humana announces wellness initiative
Associated Press - by Bruce Schreiner

Humana Inc. teams up with Discovery Health to offer a wellness program aimed at promoting wellness and decreasingout-of-pocket health costs for its medical members.

02/19/2011
Humana shifts strategy as health-care changes
The (Louisville) Courier-Journal - by Patrick Howington

In this interview, Mike McCallister, Raja Rajamannar and other Humana leaders discuss how the company is positioning itself to pursue its dream of helping people achieve lifelong well-being.

02/11/2011
Tangible care management
Managed Healthcare Executive - by Julie Miller

In an in-depth interview, Jean Bisio, president of Humana Cares, talks about what makes the company unique and how it is finding new ways to put the right resources in the right place at the right time.

01/28/2011
World health is critical; so is workplace wellness
Washington Post - by Mike McCallister

The World Economic Forum is working relentlessly to improve our citizenry's health.

01/26/2011
Humana CEO: We're on target and eyeing new opportunities
Reuters - by Ben Hirschler

Mike McCallister says Humana is on target with enrollments and is on the look-out for further acquisitions that could increase vertical integration.

01/20/2011
Humana throws more support behind cycling
Business First - by Stephanie Clouser

Humana has become the premier sponsor of peopleforbikes.org, an nationwide pro-bicycling campaign.

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