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Health plans feel economic pain, brace for more
American Medical News , 11/25/08

Berry E - Health plans' profits are on the decline, and executives at many of those companies say that trend might not reverse itself soon. Those falling earnings are giving rise to speculation that a few plans might put themselves up for sale, leading to further industry consolidation. Every publicly traded health plan saw profits fall in the third quarter, though WellPoint, the largest U.S. plan by membership, did report an increase in earnings per share. Plans say they are struggling with declining investment returns, falling membership and rising medical costs.

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