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Aetna Reminds Members Affected by Hurricane Earl Where to Call for Help Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:44PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) is making it easier for members who may be impacted by Hurricane Earl to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs. The company is monitoring the situation carefully, and will re-evaluate its medical and dental policies for members as necessary to help them access care in the storm-impacted areas along ...
Aetna Reminds Members Affected by Hurricane Earl Where to Call for Help Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:37PMHARTFORD, Conn.----Aetna is making it easier for members who may be impacted by Hurricane Earl to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs.
Affordable Ohio Health Insurance Plans Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 9:28AMColumbus - Many leading insurance companies offer affordable Ohio health insurance plans. Health insurance websites that represent major healthcare providers provide information on various plans so that consumers can compare the benefits offered and find the one that best suits their needs.
CDC, Aetna Launch Infertility Education Series for Patients and Families Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:37AMATLANTA & HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reproductive health experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have launched three new online videos to provide science-based information for anyone considering Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). ART services are infertility treatments including in vitro fertilization (IVF). The videos provide information about steps people ...
CDC, Aetna Launch Infertility Education Series for Patients and Families Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:31AMATLANTA & HARTFORD, Conn.----Reproductive health experts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have launched three new online videos to provide science-based information for anyone considering Assisted Reproductive Technology .
Aetna and Bobby Flay Kick off a Healthy Cooking, Healthy Living Revolution with the Aetna Healthy Food Fight Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:06AMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna and Bobby Flay are announcing the Aetna Healthy Food Fight, a 10-city cooking contest making stops in cities across the country. To learn more visit www.healthyfoodfight.com.
Aetna and Bobby Flay Kick off a Healthy Cooking, Healthy Living Revolution with the Aetna Healthy Food Fight Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:54AMHARTFORD, Conn.----Aetna today announced the launch of the Aetna Healthy Food Fight, a healthy cooking contest developed with chefs from The Culinary Institute of America . Anyone with an original healthy recipe can enter the contest for a chance to cook at one of 10 local events and have their dishes judged by celebrity chefs Sunny Anderson, Cat Cora or Sara Moulton.
Aetna Names Stuart Leatherby Head Of Middle East And Africa Business Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:28AMDubai, UAE, August 29, 2010 -- (Businesswire /Me NewsWire)Aetna (NYSE: ΑET), a leading global diversified health care benefits company, announced today that it has appointed Stuart Leatherby as managing director, Middle East and Africa, effective 1 September 2010. In this role, Leatherby will manage the company's expatriate business in the Middle East and Africa region, which operates under the ...
Aetna Completes $750 Million, 10-Year Bond Offering Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:35AMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that it has completed a public offering of $750 million of its 3.95 percent Senior Notes due in 2020. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of its short-term or long-term debt. About Aetna Aetna is one of the nation’s leading diversified health care ...
Aetna Completes $750 Million, 10-Year Bond Offering Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:21AMHARTFORD, Conn.----Aetna today announced that it has completed a public offering of $750 million of its 3.95 percent Senior Notes due in 2020. The company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the repayment of its short-term or long-term debt.
Update: Martland wants Breslin to return insurance cash Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:59AMUpdate: See the response below from Breslin’s camp and the addition of comments from Republican Bob Domenici’s campaign. Democrat Luke Martland is calling on state Sen. Neil Breslin, chairman of the Senate’s Insurance Committee, to return campaign contributions he’s received from big insurance companies. Martland, an Albany Democrat challenging Breslin in next month’s primary, says the donations ...
Evers, Montford have edge in state Senate fundraising Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 8:23PMPANAMA CITY — State Senate candidates Greg Evers and Bill Montford have a clear fundraising advantage over the candidates they face in Tuesday’s primary. Evers, a Republican running District 2 primary, has raised nearly six times as much as his...
Aetna Reminds Members in Tennessee Affected by Flooding Where to Call for Help Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:08AMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) is making it easier for members impacted by the flooding in Tennessee to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs. The company is monitoring the situation carefully, and will re-evaluate its medical and dental policies for members as necessary to help them access care in the flood-impacted areas in ...
Aetna Reminds Members in Tennessee Affected by Flooding Where to Call for Help Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:00AMHARTFORD, Conn.----Aetna is making it easier for members impacted by the flooding in Tennessee to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs.
New Aetna Study Finds African Americans and Hispanics Use Emergency Room for Asthma Incidents More Often Than Whites Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:22AMLITTLETON, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) leaders will present the findings of a new study today at the Academy for Health Equity Conference in Littleton, Colorado. The study looked at the differences in the use of the emergency room (ER) by minority populations suffering from asthma and the potential to improve health outcomes and cost savings by addressing disparities in asthma ER ...
New Aetna Study Finds African Americans and Hispanics Use Emergency Room for Asthma Incidents More Often Than Whites Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:15AMLITTLETON, Colo.----Aetna leaders will present the findings of a new study today at the Academy for Health Equity Conference in Littleton, Colorado. The study looked at the differences in the use of the emergency room by minority populations suffering from asthma and the potential to improve health outcomes and cost savings by addressing disparities in asthma ER visits.
National Cycling Event Launches for Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Camps for Kids with Serious Illnesses Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:58PMOn September 12, riders of all abilities have three choice locations at which they can pedal to send seriously ill kids to camp: the desert beauty of California, the lush and historic "Quiet Corner" of Connecticut or the sweeping vistas of the Adirondacks.
Aetna Appoints Wayne Rawlins, M.D., to New Role Addressing Disparities in Health Care Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:39AMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that Wayne Rawlins, M.D., has assumed a new position focused on addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health care. Reporting to the company’s chief medical officer, Dr. Rawlins will serve as the lead clinician focused on identifying areas where disparities exist among minority members and spearheading programs that lead to ...
Aetna Appoints Wayne Rawlins, M.D., to New Role Addressing Disparities in Health Care Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 11:34AMHARTFORD, Conn.----Aetna today announced that Wayne Rawlins, M.D., has assumed a new position focused on addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health care. Reporting to the company’s chief medical officer, Dr.
Some Doctors Try to Profit on Cosmetic surgery's rise Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 10:17AMCosmetic procedures - from dental veneers to Botox - have proved to be financial boons to many dentists and doctors.
Aetna Expands Middle East Health Plan Options Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:12AMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Companies operating across the Middle East now have a new choice in health benefits plans from Aetna Global Benefits (AGB), the international business segment of Aetna (NYSE: ΑET), that provides additional flexibility in cover and affordability. The organisation has expanded its Regional Healthcare Plan (RHP) for companies in need of health care ...
Aetna Reminds Members in Southern California Affected by Wildfires Where to Call for Help Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:24PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) is making it easier for members impacted by the wildfires burning in Kern County and Northern Los Angeles County to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs. The company is monitoring the situation carefully, and will re-evaluate its medical and dental policies for members as necessary to help them ...
Aetna Reminds Members in Southern California Affected by Wildfires Where to Call for Help Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:19PMHARTFORD, Conn.----Aetna is making it easier for members impacted by the wildfires burning in Kern County and Northern Los Angeles County to refill prescriptions and access employee assistance and behavioral health programs.
Aetna Board of Directors Authorizes Additional Share Repurchases Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:09PMHARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to repurchase from time to time up to $1 billion of its common stock. The company intends to continue buying shares in the open market from time to time. At June 30, 2010, Aetna had approximately 417 million shares outstanding. About Aetna Aetna is one of the nation’s ...
Aetna Board of Directors Authorizes Additional Share Repurchases Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:55PMHARTFORD, Conn.----Aetna Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to repurchase from time to time up to $1 billion of its common stock.
Aetna's 2Q profit up 42 percent Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:01AMHartford health insurer Aetna Inc. says its second-quarter profit rose 42 percent, as the percentage of premiums the company spent on medical care fell versus a year ago.
Earnings preview: Aetna expects to top forecasts Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:43AM(AP:INDIANAPOLIS) Managed care company Aetna Inc. reports second-quarter results Tuesday after the market closes.
Earnings preview: Aetna expects to top forecasts Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 11:37AMManaged care company Aetna Inc. reports second-quarter results Tuesday after the market closes. WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Hartford, Conn., insurer said last month that it will likely beat Wall Street earnings forecasts because medical costs from the first quarter were lower than expected.
Aetna Announces Change to Second Quarter 2010 Results Release Date Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:10PMHARTFORD, Conn.----Aetna today announced that its second-quarter 2010 results now will be released to the public on Tuesday evening, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. Aetna will host its conference call as originally planned, at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28.
Aetna Offers Payment, Claims Extensions to Those Affected By NW Ohio Severe Weather Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 1:11PMMAUMEE, Ohio----Aetna is offering fully insured health plan customers, including Medicare members, in Ohio’s Wood, Ottawa and Fulton counties an extra two months to make premium payments and file claims, among other assistance.
Aetna Life Insurance now offering expedited payment and access to funeral planning Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 10:39AMHARTFORD, Conn.----Aetna today announced the addition of expedited claims payment and funeral planning available to its life insurance customers. These new funeral planning services provide access to knowledgeable advisors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, extensive funeral planning tools and cost-savings services.
Aetna Faces Rating Action Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 10:27AMOn Wednesday rating agency A.M. Best affirmed its issuer credit ratings of bbb+ for health insurer Aetna Inc. .
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Aetna Inc. and Its Core Insurance and Health Maintenance Organization Subsidiaries Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 3:22PMOLDWICK, N.J.----A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings of A and issuer credit ratings of “a+” of the majority of the core insurance and health maintenance organization subsidiaries of Aetna Inc. [NYSE: AET ]. A.M.
Aetna Grant Supports Growth of Hole in the Wall Camp Challenge Rides Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 8:06AMHARTFORD, Conn.----Cyclists across the country can take to their wheels this summer in support of Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Camps which bring hope and healing to seriously ill children.
Market Commentary and Intraday News Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 1:27PM(AP:INDIANAPOLIS) Health insurer Aetna Inc. said Thursday it expects to beat Wall Street's profit expectations for its second quarter in part because medical costs from the first quarter are coming in lower than expected.
Aetna says 2Q profit will beat Street outlook Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 11:01AMHartford health insurer Aetna Inc. said Thursday it expects to exceed Wall Street's profit expectations for its second quarter in part because health care costs from the first quarter are coming in lower than expected, The Wall St. Journal reports.
Aetna: 2Q profit will beat expectations Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 9:34AMHealth insurer Aetna Inc. said Thursday it expects to exceed Wall Street's profit expectations for its second quarter in part because health care costs from the first quarter are coming in lower than expected.
Aetna Says 2Q Profit Will Beat Street Expectations Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 9:29AMAetna says 2nd-quarter operating profit will surpass Street forecast of 68 cents per share Aetna - Health care - United States - Health - Community
Aetna says 2Q profit will beat Street expectations Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 8:58AMHealth insurer Aetna Inc. said Thursday it expects to beat Wall Street's profit expectations for its second quarter in part because medical costs from the first quarter are coming in lower than expected. Aetna - Wall Street - Health care - United States - Health
Patients Report Ongoing Relationship with Personal Physician Improves Health Care Quality, Outcomes Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 8:58AMHARTFORD, Conn.----Patients who report having a regular doctor either at a community health center or at the physician’s office report receiving better quality health care, and have a better health care experience, than patients who have a regular place of care, but lack an established physician relationship.
Aetna says 2Q profit will beat Street expectations Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 8:50AMHealth insurer Aetna Inc. said Thursday it expects to beat Wall Street's profit expectations for its second quarter in part because medical costs from the first quarter are coming in lower than expected. The Hartford, Conn., insurer said its operating... Aetna - Wall Street - United States - Hartford Connecticut - Health care
Aetna says 2Q profit will beat view Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 5:21AMINDIANAPOLIS - Health insurer Aetna Inc. said today that it expects to exceed Wall Street's profit expectations for its second quarter in part because health-care costs from the first quarter are coming in lower than expected.
City of Tucson Selects Cigna As Dental Coverage Carrier Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 9:51AMHealth benefits company WellPoint has partnered with American Well to support and deploy American We ... CIGNA said that it will extend health insurance coverage to young adults, up to age 26, to help prev ...
Insurance plan for NTMC employees approved Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 11:10AMThe North Texas Medical Center board of directors voted to approve an employee insurance plan with Cigna at Monday night’s special-called board meeting.
Aetna Grants $101,000 to Tennessee Nonprofits in 2009 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:39AMNASHVILLE, Tenn.----Aetna and the Aetna Foundation in 2009 awarded community grants and sponsorships in Tennessee totaling $101,000, with a particular focus on disease prevention, obesity and health screening.
Aetna Grants $539,000 to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in 2009 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:34AMBLUE BELL, Pa.----Aetna and the Aetna Foundation in 2009 awarded community grants and sponsorships in Pennsylvania totaling $539,000, with a particular focus on disease prevention, obesity and health screening.
Aetna Grants $1.35 Million to Nonprofits in Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia in 2009 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:28AMMCLEAN, Va.----Aetna and the Aetna Foundation in 2009 awarded community grants and sponsorships in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia totaling $1.35 million, with a particular focus on disease prevention, obesity and health screening.
Aetna Grants $867,000 to Georgia Nonprofits in 2009 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:27AMATLANTA----Aetna and the Aetna Foundation in 2009 awarded community grants and sponsorships in Georgia totaling $867,000, with a particular focus on disease prevention, obesity and health screening.
Aetna Grants $126,000 to Carolinas Nonprofits in 2009 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:19AMCHARLOTTE, N.C.----Aetna and the Aetna Foundation in 2009 awarded community grants and sponsorships in North and South Carolina totaling $126,000, with a particular focus on disease prevention, obesity and health screening.
Aetna Grants $721,000 to Florida Nonprofits in 2009 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:00AMJACKSONVILLE, Fla.----Aetna and the Aetna Foundation in 2009 awarded community grants and sponsorships in Florida totaling $721,000, with a particular focus on disease prevention, obesity and health screening.