Home Health Care News August 5, 2020
Bailey Bryant

Humana’s (NYSE: HUM) long-standing home- and community-based focus served the insurer well in Q2 2020 — a quarter dominated by the COVID-19 emergency. The coronavirus pushed more senior care into the home, boosting business for Louisville, Kentucky-based health insurance giant.

As a result, the insurer doubled down on home-based care initiatives in Q2 2020 and will continue to do so going forward.

“We believe consumer demand for high-quality home-based care models will continue to increase,” Humana CEO and President Bruce Broussard said on the company’s Wednesday earnings call. “And COVID has reinforced this belief as we see increased awareness and interest in home-based care models by consumers.”

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