Interview with CEO featured in Global CEO Survey; Chief Innovation Officer is
panelist in "Patient of the Future" symposium
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM)
announced today that two of its senior executives are playing roles in the
World Economic Forum, the world's premier gathering of heads of state, global
business leaders and directors of worldwide non-governmental organizations.
The World Economic Forum, convening for its annual conference this week in
Davos, Switzerland, has been described as "the most important meeting of its
kind in the world." Its 2,250 delegates from 96 countries are dedicated to
"moving the global agenda forward in the broader interests of improving the
state of the world." Delegates include 20 heads of state, 70 cabinet
ministers, 50 leaders of non-governmental organizations and the CEOs of
Microsoft, Citigroup, Dell and Hewlett-Packard, among others.
Humana's President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael B. McCallister, is
one of four CEOs worldwide interviewed for the PricewaterhouseCoopers 8th
Annual Global CEO Survey, a publication that will be distributed at the Forum.
In the interview, McCallister comments on Humana's transformation from a
traditional managed-care insurer to an innovative leader in consumer-focused
health benefits, with emphasis on the company's governance, risk management
and compliance initiatives.
Chief Innovation Officer Jonathan Lord, M.D., is participating in a
Thursday panel discussion on "The Patient of the Future." Along with Mark
McClellan, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services,
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) and others, Dr. Lord will
examine the question, "Can enlightened consumers contribute to rationalizing
health spending and improving quality of care?"
In preparatory materials for the session, Humana's consumer-choice Smart
plans are highlighted as a promising example of how the company's "guidance
solution" empowers consumers to make informed health choices, yielding lower
costs and a superior health plan experience. It is the only company cited.
The materials, prepared by the Boston consulting firm Bain and Co., point
out that "over three years, medical costs for people covered by the plans grew
4 percent to 6 percent per year, while market rates jumped 10 percent to 12
percent annually."
About Humana
Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation's
largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately
7 million medical members located primarily in 15 states and Puerto Rico.
Humana offers coordinated health insurance coverage and related services -
through traditional and Internet-based plans - to employer groups, government-
sponsored plans, and individuals.
Over its 44-history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet
changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer
engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health
plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.
More information regarding Humana is available via the Internet
at http://www.humana.com including:
- Annual report to stockholders;
- Securities and Exchange Commission filings;
- Most recent investor conference presentation;
- Quarterly earnings press releases;
- Audio archive of most recent earnings release conference call;
- Calendar of events (includes upcoming earnings conference call dates,
times, and access number, as well as planned participation in investor
conferences);
- Corporate Governance Information.
SOURCE Humana Inc.
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CONTACT:
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