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2026
Centene reports third-quarter 2026 results
Centene Corporation reported its third-quarter 2026 results.
2022
Centene completes acquisition of Magellan Health
Centene announced that it had completed its acquisition of Magellan Health. Magellan Health will operate independently under Centene's Health Care Enterprises umbrella.
2021
Centene reaches $15.2 million Arkansas Medicaid settlement
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced a $15.2 million settlement with Centene Corporation and three subsidiaries over allegations that Envolve Pharmacy Solutions reported inflated pharmacy costs to Arkansas Medicaid after failing to disclose discounts and dispensing fees. Centene must pay in two installments and provide an accounting of pharmacy benefit claims.
2021
MHS announces two doula programs planned for October
MHS announced two new doula programs for Indiana members, with the programs planned to launch in October 2021.
2021
Centene settles Ohio Medicaid overbilling lawsuit
Centene settled with Ohio for $88.3 million after accusations that it used an opaque, multi-layered billing process to retain more state Medicaid pharmacy-benefit money than it should have. The article states that the company did not admit wrongdoing.
2021
Centene reaches settlement with Ohio and Mississippi
Centene announced no-fault agreements with the attorneys general of Ohio and Mississippi to resolve state claims related to pharmacy-benefit services provided by its subsidiary Envolve Pharmacy Solutions. Under the agreements, Centene will pay $88 million to Ohio and $55 million to Mississippi. Centene denies liability for the practices described in the settlements.
2021
Centene settles Mississippi Medicaid overbilling lawsuit
Centene settled a similar Mississippi lawsuit for $55 million on Monday, following accusations related to excess pharmacy spending. The article says Centene did not admit liability.
2021
Centene appoints Drew Asher as CFO
Centene announced that Drew Asher was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective May 7, 2021. He succeeds Jeffrey A. Schwaneke, who is moving to another executive role.
2021
Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period expires for Centene's proposed Magellan acquisition
The Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for Centene's proposed acquisition of Magellan Health expired at 11:59 p.m. on March 12, 2021. The proposed acquisition remained subject to required state regulatory approvals, Magellan Health stockholder approval, and other customary closing conditions.
2020
Centene completes acquisition of PANTHERx
Centene announced that it completed its acquisition of PANTHERx, a specialty pharmacy focused on orphan drugs and rare diseases. PANTHERx and its management team will continue to operate independently as part of Centene's Envolve Pharmacy Solutions.
2020
Centene completes acquisition of Apixio
Centene announced that it completed its acquisition of healthcare analytics company Apixio. Apixio will remain operationally independent within Centene's Health Care Enterprises group.
2020
Centene names Brent Layton to expanded executive role
Centene announced that Brent Layton had been appointed Executive Vice President, Markets, Products, International, and Chief Business Development Officer, effective January 1, 2021. His expanded role brings together key businesses to align the company’s strategic priorities across markets and products.
2020
Arkansas jury awards $9.4 million against Centene
An Arkansas jury awarded $9.4 million to Southeastern Emergency Physicians, an affiliate of TeamHealth, finding that Centene Corporation and its insurance subsidiaries underpaid the doctors' group and breached their contract. The final award was expected to increase with attorneys' fees and interest.
2020
Centene announces plans to expand partnership with Quartet across 32 states
Centene announced plans to expand its partnership with Quartet across 32 states. Under the planned expansion, Quartet’s platform will integrate with Centene’s population health software to support referrals for behavioral health care.
2020
Centene raises 2020 earnings guidance
Centene said its adjusted diluted earnings per share for 2020 are now expected to be $4.76 to $4.96, a $0.20 increase at the midpoint.
2020
Centene donates $500,000 to National Domestic Violence Hotline
Centene announced a $500,000 donation to the National Domestic Violence Hotline to help support its services for people affected by domestic violence.
2020
Centene announces food-bank partnership and meal donations
Centene announced a partnership with Feeding America’s network of food banks, including a plan to donate 1 million meals a month for 12 months and provide additional resources to the network.
2020
Centene appoints Chris Koster and Keith Williamson to senior roles
Centene announced Chris Koster’s appointment as senior vice president, secretary and general counsel, effective February 19, 2020. It also announced that Keith Williamson, the former secretary and general counsel, had been appointed president of the Centene Charitable Foundation.
2020
Centene and partners launch Louisiana community partnership
Centene announced the launch of a Louisiana community partnership involving Social Health Bridge, the NHP Foundation and its affiliate Operation Pathways to bring affordable housing and on-site support services to the local community.
2020
Centene completes acquisition of WellCare
Centene completed its acquisition of WellCare; WellCare became a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene.