Centene Corp. Will Experience Strong Growth In 2011 Due to Strategic Acquisitions and Increased Medicaid Enrollment

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care market intelligence, reports that Centene Corp. will experience strong growth in 2011 due to its strength in strategic acquisitions and expansions of managed care Medicaid programs. According to the National MCO Analyzer: Centene Corp., the company will win contracts and make acquisitions, which will expand its presence in 12 states.

Centene has actively expanded its market reach with a number of contract wins and acquisitions, most recently in South Carolina and Florida. In addition, Centene has made several purchases to allow it to benefit from increased Medicaid enrollment growth as a result of the recession, and allow it to position itself for state health benefits exchanges set to go into effect in 2014.

"Centene's recent moves, such as starting IlliniCare Health Plan, a contract win for HealthyTexas and an expansion of Sunshine State Health Plan reflect a strategic approach to growth," said HealthLeaders-InterStudy Product Director Jane DuBose. "As long as Centene can be aggressive in managing costs and strategic in its acquisitions, it holds great opportunity to experience strong growth in 2011. Pursuing these acquisitions in advance of health reform will put it at an even greater advantage."

About National MCO Analyzer

National MCO Analyzer is the account manager's tool for in-depth analysis of national MCO corporate strategies, opportunities and challenges. Profiling the country's largest managed care organizations, each report includes:

• Market analysis from HealthLeaders-InterStudy's managed care market experts, along with an overview of opportunities and challenges for a plan in the year ahead.
• Competitive analysis outlining a managed care organization's strengths, challenges and opportunities.
• Plan dashboard providing national-level enrollment mix and trends.

About HealthLeaders-InterStudy

HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a Decision Resources, Inc. company, is the authoritative source for managed care data, analysis and news. For more information, please visit www.HL-ISY.com.

About Decision Resources, Inc.

Decision Resources, Inc. is a cohesive portfolio of companies that offers best-in-class, high-value information and insights on important sectors of the healthcare industry. Clients rely on this analysis and data to make informed decisions. Please visit Decision Resources, Inc. at www.DecisionResourcesInc.com.

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SOURCE HealthLeaders-InterStudy

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