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- Healthmarkets Poll: Few Americans Discuss Healthcare Costs with Doctors - December 19, 2007
Americans agree health care costs too much, but relatively few patients talk to their doctors about costs or ask for a discount, a new HealthMarkets (http://www.healthmarkets.com) survey shows. Of those who did ask for a lower rate from their doctor, more than half – 55 percent -- report that they succeeded in getting a lower bill. - HealthMarkets' Agency Marketing Group Wins Stevie® Award for Insurance Sales Organization of the Year - December 7, 2007
HealthMarkets Inc. (http://www.healthmarkets.com)announced today that its Agency Marketing Group (AMG) was presented with a Stevie Award for Insurance Sales Organization of the Year in the second annual Selling Power Sales Excellence Awards last night. - HealthMarkets’ Agency Marketing and Lead Marketing Groups Named as Finalists in 2007 Selling Power Sales Excellence AwardsSM - November 21, 2007
HealthMarkets Inc. (http://www.healthmarkets.com)announced today that its Agency Marketing and Lead Marketing Groups were named as Finalists in seven categories in the 2007 Selling Power Sales Excellence Awards (http://www.stevieawards.com/sales.) - HealthMarkets Strengthens Operations Team - November 6, 2007
HealthMarkets Inc. announced today that David W. Fields has joined the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In his new position, Fields will be responsible for all operations of HealthMarkets and its operating units.
- HealthMarkets Joins Lance Armstrong Foundation in Fight Against Cancer - October 10, 2007
HealthMarkets announced today that it is joining the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s fight against cancer by contributing $50,000 and becoming a proud sponsor of the 2007 LIVESTRONG® Challenge in Austin, Texas on Oct. 13-14.
- HealthMarkets Enters Medicare Market with HealthMarkets Care Assured Plans - September 19, 2007
HealthMarkets, Inc. (http://www.healthmarkets.com) announced today that it has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to introduce new Medicare Advantage and Part D products later this year for a January 1, 2008 start date.
- HealthMarkets Agency Marketing Group Benefits Special Olympics Texas – September 11, 2007
HealthMarkets Agency Marketing Group (http://www.healthmarkets.com) announced its final tally for a fundraising effort to benefit the Special Olympics: $125,000.
- Healthmarkets Strengthens Financial Planning Team
HealthMarkets announced today that K. Alec Mahmood has joined the Company as Senior Vice President of Budget, Planning and Analysis. In his new position, Mahmood will apply advanced financial strategies to the Company’s budgeting and forecasting processes.
- HealthMarkets Names New Chief Information Officer – July 26, 2007
HealthMarkets announced today that Marc Franklin “Frank” Jackson has joined the Company as Chief Information Officer. In his new position, Jackson will have responsibility for all information technology systems and programs for the Company.
- HealthMarkets Announces New Chief Compliance Officer - May 29, 2007
HealthMarkets announced today the promotion of Katherine “Kay” Phillips to Chief Compliance Officer and Associate Counsel. In her new capacity, Phillips will have responsibility for and direct compliance programs for the Company.
- HealthMarkets Announces New HSA-Compatible Plans for Alabama Residents - May 21, 2007
HealthMarkets, Inc., announced today that its subsidiary, The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, is launching consumer-guided, HSA-compatible plans in Alabama equipped with industry-leading tools that empower consumers to compare the cost and quality of health care services.
- A New HSA-Compatible Plan from HealthMarkets - April 30, 2007
HealthMarkets, Inc., announced today that its subsidiary, The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, is launching HSA-compatible plans equipped with industry-leading tools that empower consumers to compare the cost and quality of health care services.
- HealthMarkets Announces Newest Advisory Panel Members - April 2, 2007
HealthMarkets announced today the appointment of two new members to the Company’s Regulatory Advisory Panel.
- HealthMarkets Brings Price Transparency to Health Insurance in Georgia - January 8, 2007
HealthMarkets, Inc., a leading provider of affordable health and life insurance to individuals, the self-employed and small businesses, announced today that it is introducing new consumer guided health insurance products in Georgia, through its indirect subsidiary The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, that include the company’s industry-leading Web based price and quality transparency tools.
