NU Online News Service, March 3, 2004, 2:00 p.m. EST – The nation’s HMOs reported a $4.3 billion profit during the first 6 months of 2003, according to Weiss Ratings Inc.
HMO profits jumped 73.3% over the $2.5 billion earned during the same period in 2002, says Weiss, a financial services rating firm in Jupiter, Fla.
Looking at 2nd quarter results, HMOs with the largest year-over-year increases in net income included:
Care 1st Health Plan, Alhambra, Calif.: $5.1 million in profits in the 2nd quarter 2003, vs. a loss of $173.4 million a year earlier.