WellCare of Kentucky Launches Food Is Medicine Program in Eastern Kentucky to Tackle Growing Diabetes Rates

Program to support eligible Medicaid enrollees with diabetes in rural Kentucky with tailored initiatives to support nutrition security and chronic disease management HAZARD, Ky., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WellCare of Kentucky and Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced an investment of $550,000 to launch the WellCare Food is Medicine Program ("the Program") to address diabetes-related needs in rural communities throughout Eastern Kentucky.

PRNewsWire • 6 hours ago

Access to Job Training and Community-Based Support Services Improves Through Health Net's $4.4M Investment in LA County

Investment in NewGen Administrative Services Will Expand Health and Human Services Capacity LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), announced a $4.4 million investment to NewGen Administrative Services LLC to improve a facility that will help people access job training, housing‑related support and community‑based services in Los Angeles County. The investment will support improvements to a Lancaster facility that serves as a key hub for vocational training, residential services, and community-based programming.

PRNewsWire • Mar 17, 2026

What's Happening With Centene Stock?

Centene (NYSE: CNC), a prominent government-funded healthcare provider, experienced a significant decline in its stock during a high-volume sell-off after its presentation at the Barclays Global Healthcare Conference. Though the company reiterated its full-year EPS guidance, management's thorough commentary on operational difficulties across essential business segments led to a substantial market adjustment.

Forbes • Mar 11, 2026

4 HMO Stocks to Watch Despite Escalating Costs, Nursing Shortage

The Medical-HMO industry leverages technology capabilities and M&A to fuel growth. Yet rising medical costs, workforce shortages and policy shifts pose roadblocks.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 11, 2026

Centene shares fall as health insurer sees steeper drop in Obamacare memberships

Centene shares fell as much as 13% on Tuesday after company executives flagged the health insurer is seeing lower number of members in some ​Affordable Care Act plans, also known as Obamacare.

Reuters • Mar 10, 2026

Why Is Centene Stock Falling On Tuesday?

Centene Corp (NYSE: CNC) stock is trading lower on Tuesday. Over the last year, the stock has fallen by around 35%.

Benzinga • Mar 10, 2026

Obamacare enrollment is plunging as costs soar, pushing down stocks like Centene

Americans are opting out of the Affordable Care Act, and health insurance companies are taking a financial hit.

Market Watch • Mar 10, 2026

Centene Corporation (CNC) Presents at Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript

Centene Corporation (CNC) Presents at Barclays 28th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Mar 10, 2026

Superior HealthPlan Names Cute Pediatrics as First Rio Grande Valley Provider to Earn Foster Care Distinction

Superior HealthPlan now has 14 Foster Care Centers of Excellence in Texas HARLINGEN, Texas, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Superior HealthPlan ("Superior"), a leading managed care organization in Texas and a Centene company (NYSE: CNC), has designated Cute Pediatrics as the 14th provider in Texas to be named a Foster Care Center of Excellence. With locations in Brownsville and Harlingen, this is the first provider in the Rio Grande Valley to earn the distinction for providing quality program initiatives that support the foster care community.

PRNewsWire • Mar 10, 2026

Centene (CNC) is a Top-Ranked Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?

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Zacks Investment Research • Mar 9, 2026