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Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) generates a steady flow of news related to government-sponsored healthcare programs, local health plans, and community health initiatives. As a Fortune 500 healthcare enterprise, Centene and its subsidiaries regularly issue updates on Medicaid and Medicare activities, Marketplace products, investor communications, and efforts to address social drivers of health such as food insecurity.
News items for Centene often feature announcements from local health plans that are companies of Centene Corporation. Examples include Health Net in California, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Ambetter Health Marketplace offerings, Coordinated Care in Washington, and specialty pharmacy activities from AcariaHealth. These stories cover topics such as value-based care partnerships, emergency assistance for members during natural disasters, public service announcements promoting preventive care, and investments in food banks and mobile pantry programs.
Investors and analysts following CNC can also find coverage of earnings-related events and financial communications. Centene files Form 8-K reports on quarterly results, updates to financial guidance, participation in healthcare conferences, and changes in board composition. These disclosures provide insight into the company’s financial outlook, use of non-GAAP measures, and governance developments.
For stakeholders interested in public health and community impact, Centene-related news highlights grants and collaborations with food banks, community organizations, and nutrition programs across multiple states. These initiatives illustrate how the enterprise and the Centene Foundation seek to improve access to nutritious food and support whole-person health. This news page brings together such corporate, financial, and community-focused updates for Centene Corporation and its affiliated health plans.
Oklahoma Complete Health, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has announced enhanced benefits for SoonerSelect members starting in 2025. Key new benefits include a $30 monthly Diaper Club for infants and expanded prescription limits for essential medicines. Upgraded benefits feature individual $30 quarterly over-the-counter allowances and improved transportation services allowing up to 4 family members per medical appointment, plus 15 rides for essential errands.
The company's first-year achievements include completing 11,651 referrals for social health needs, helping 2,500 members access Food Rx benefits, facilitating 20,684 YMCA visits, and distributing $2.1M in reward dollars for healthy activities.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with adjusted diluted EPS of $2.90, up 28% from $2.26 in Q1 2024. The company achieved 17% year-over-year premium and service revenue growth to $42.5 billion, driven by significant membership increases in Marketplace (29%) and Medicare PDP (22%).
Key metrics include a health benefits ratio of 87.5% and an SG&A expense ratio of 7.9%. Total cash flow from operations was $1.5 billion. The company increased its 2025 premium and service revenues guidance by $6.0 billion to $164.0-166.0 billion, reflecting strong Marketplace enrollment and Medicare Advantage retention.
Notable developments include contract wins in Nevada for Medicaid managed care and Marketplace public option, and in Illinois for dual-eligible services. The company maintains its 2025 adjusted diluted EPS guidance floor of greater than $7.25.
Health Net, a Centene company, has partnered with Dignity Health and Vivant Health to enhance care coordination for Medi-Cal members in Sacramento County hospitals. The collaboration, featuring embedded Vivant Health nurses in Dignity Health facilities, has shown significant results in its first year:
- Prevented over 400 unnecessary hospital inpatient days
- Increased post-discharge follow-up appointments from 76% to 96%
The initiative aligns with California's CalAIM program, focusing on holistic care including mental health, substance use treatment, and social needs like housing. The partnership operates at Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, connecting discharged patients with appropriate outpatient services.
Health Net, a Medi-Cal managed care health plan and subsidiary of Centene (NYSE: CNC), has announced a $3.5 million grant to MLK Community Medical Group to expand healthcare services in Los Angeles. The funding will support the hiring of key clinical staff through 2027, including two primary care physicians, one OB/GYN, one bilingual psychologist, and two certified nurse midwives.
The initiative aims to address the growing demand for healthcare services and clinical staff shortages in the region, ensuring more timely access to care. This grant is part of Health Net's broader workforce development commitment, following a recent $9 million investment to expand California's physician pipeline from education through practice.
Health Net and the Centene Foundation (NYSE: CNC) have pledged an additional $750,000 for wildfire recovery efforts in Los Angeles County, bringing their total contribution to $1 million following the Eaton Fire devastation. The funds will support local nonprofits focusing on housing assistance, mental health, healthcare services, and infrastructure rebuilding.
Health Net is organizing a stakeholder meeting with public health departments, community organizations, and healthcare providers to assess community needs and rebuild healthcare infrastructure. The convening, co-hosted with HealthBegins, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation, and GRACE, will address four key areas: respiratory health, mental health, children and youth, and housing.
This initiative follows Health Net's recent $9 million investment to strengthen California's physician workforce, aimed at creating medical career pathways and supporting professional development.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) announced that its Nevada subsidiary, SilverSummit Healthplan, has been awarded a five-year Medicaid managed care contract by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, starting January 1, 2026, with a possible two-year extension.
The contract marks a significant expansion of Medicaid Managed Care into rural and frontier service areas that were previously fee-for-service. SilverSummit, serving Nevada since 2017 with over 100,000 members, will provide comprehensive services including primary care, telehealth, pharmacy, maternal and behavioral health services.
Additionally, Ambetter from SilverSummit HealthPlan was selected as one of three providers for Nevada's marketplace public option, the Battle Born State Plan (BBSP). This five-year contract, also beginning January 1, 2026, with a potential two-year extension, is expected to serve 16,000 individuals in its first year.
Health Net and the Centene Foundation (NYSE: CNC) have announced a combined investment of over $9 million to strengthen California's physician workforce. This initiative addresses the projected nationwide shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036.
The investment includes:
- $3 million in seed funding to Physicians for a Healthy California for a physician pathway project supporting youth from pre-K onwards
- $5.5 million grant to Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science for medical scholarships and resident support
- Over $1 million to the National Hispanic Health Foundation for physician leadership development
The initiative aims to tackle physician shortages, particularly in underserved communities, through partnerships with healthcare, education, and advocacy organizations including Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, California Health Care Foundation, California Wellness Foundation, and AltaMed.
'Ohana Health Plan, a Centene (NYSE: CNC) company, has announced a $300,000 additional investment to expand its partnership with Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii (HMHB Hawaii). This brings the total investment to $500,000 for their 'Mana 'Ohana' maternal and child health program.
The program, which offers holistic perinatal care through a community-based, midwifery-led model, has shown significant results in its first year: over 40% of pregnant members received services, leading to increased prenatal and postpartum care rates and reduced neonatal intensive care unit costs.
Mana 'Ohana provides culturally responsive services and mobile clinics to support vulnerable mothers and families throughout the perinatal period, offering screening, triage, and comprehensive support for women and their newborns.
Ohana Health Plan, a Centene (NYSE: CNC) company, has announced a $25,000 contribution to the University of Hawaii Foundation for pre-nursing scholarships at UH West Oahu. The scholarship program, initially created in 2016 with a $10,000 gift that supported 12 students, aims to address Hawaii's nursing shortage, particularly on Oahu's west side.
The funds will support students enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science, Health Professions program with a Pre-Nursing Pathway, covering costs such as tuition, books, and fees. Eligible candidates must be full-time undergraduate Hawaii residents enrolled in the Pre-Nursing Pathway, maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need.
This initiative represents a strategic investment in local workforce development, targeting the critical healthcare professional shortage in Hawaii while focusing on developing scholarly leaders from west Oahu committed to improving community health and wellness.
Centene (NYSE: CNC) has announced it will release its 2025 first quarter financial results on Friday, April 25, 2025, at approximately 6:00 a.m. ET. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET the same day to discuss the results.
Investors can join the call by dialing 1-877-883-0383 (U.S. and Canada) or +1-412-902-6506 (international) with Elite Entry Number 9776439. A live audio webcast will be available on Centene's website. The webcast replay will be accessible for 12 months until April 24, 2026, while a digital audio playback will be available until May 1, 2025.