Healthcare stocks staged a massive relief rally today, following the announcement of finalized 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) payment rates that came in significantly higher than earlier projections. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) confirmed a 2.48% net payment increase for the 2027 calendar year, a sharp pivot from
What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the government announced a surprise increase in payment rates for Medicare Advantage ...
Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) today announced a series of leadership appointments across its Health Benefits and Carelon organizations, positioning the company to strengthen execution, enhance operational performance, and drive continued growth across its businesses.
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the health insurance providers industry, i...
Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) will release first quarter 2026 financial results on April 22, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (“EDT”). Management will review these results and its outlook during a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT that same morning. The conference call should be accessed at least 15 minutes prior to its start with the following numbers:
The United States labor market sent a chilling signal to investors and policymakers alike this week, as the Department of Labor reported a staggering loss of 92,000 nonfarm payroll jobs for February 2026. The report, released on March 6, completely upended economist expectations of a modest 50,000-job gain,
Healthcare companies are pushing the status quo by innovating in areas like drug development and digital health. Shareholders who bet on the industry have se...
NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Elevance Health, Inc. (“Elevance” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ELV). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.
In a move that signals a paradigm shift for the behavioral health industry, Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) announced today, March 9, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Talkspace (NASDAQ: TALK) for approximately $835 million. The deal, valued at $5.25 per share in an
While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient...
Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) and the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) today announced a new national pilot program designed to expand access to diapers for families with infants and young children, helping reduce financial strain while generating evidence on how meeting basic material needs can improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE: ELV) today announced management changes designed to simplify decision-making and strengthen execution across Carelon and Health Benefits.
In a defining moment for the managed care industry, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has signaled a fundamental pivot in its operational philosophy, choosing to prioritize profit margins over its long-held dominance in membership growth. This strategic retrenchment comes as the company prepares for what analysts are calling a "regulatory earthquake"
