Centene’s Buckeye Health Plan wins Ohio Medicaid contract for dual-eligible healthcare

Centene’s Buckeye Health Plan wins Ohio Medicaid contract for dual-eligible healthcare

Buckeye Health Plan, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has been awarded a significant contract by the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) to serve dual-eligible individuals through a Fully Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (FIDE SNP). The plan, which integrates medical, behavioral, and long-term care, ensures comprehensive service under a single managed care […]

Centene’s biggest stock drop in years—what’s behind the plunge?

Centene’s biggest stock drop in years—what’s behind the plunge?

Centene Corporation’s shares experienced their steepest decline in four years, plunging by 7.7% after news of a renewed contract for its subsidiary, Iowa Total Care, to manage Iowa Medicaid services. The four-year contract, beginning July 2025, extends Iowa Total Care’s role in the Iowa Health Link program, covering over 218,600 members. Although securing the contract […]

Astrana Health announces acquisition of Collaborative Health Systems from Centene

Astrana Health announces acquisition of Collaborative Health Systems from Centene

In a significant development in the healthcare sector, Astrana Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTH), a leading technology-powered healthcare provider, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Collaborative Health Systems (CHS). This acquisition, involving CHS—an entity of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a prominent healthcare enterprise—is poised to enhance Astrana’s ability to deliver high-quality, value-based care across the […]