Healthcare DIVE March 6, 2019
Most U.S. payers enjoyed a healthy 2018 and project this year to be no different — but some see red flags ahead.
Many analysts are predicting a stable outlook for the sector, citing increased profitability throughout 2018 and an aging population that could fuel Medicare Advantage growth. In good news for payers, the growing migration from inpatient to outpatient services has helped keep healthcare cost share relatively stable.
Major insurers all had mostly positive financial results to report in the first months of this year, with UnitedHealthcare Group and Cigna posting year-over-year revenue growth of 12% and 15%, respectively. Anthem and Humana had more modest single-digit growth numbers.
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