PacifiCare Health Systems Inc

Stock Symbol: PHS

PacifiCare Health Systems Inc Description:
PacifiCare Health Systems is one of the nation's largest health services companies. Primary operations include health insurance products for employer groups and Medicare beneficiaries in eight states and Guam. Other specialty products and operations include behavioral health services, life and health insurance, dental and vision services and pharmacy benefit management.

PacifiCare Health Systems Inc Financial Summary:
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PacifiCare Health Systems Inc Business Summary:
PacifiCare Health Systems, Inc. provides managed care and other health insurance products to employer groups, individuals, and Medicare beneficiaries in the United States and Guam. Its products include health insurance; health benefits administration; and indemnity insurance products, such as Medicare Supplement products offered through health maintenance organizations (HMO) and preferred provider organizations. The company also offers various specialty managed care products and services as a supplement to its basic commercial and senior medical plans or as stand-alone products. Its specialty managed care products include pharmacy benefit management (PBM) services, behavioral health services, group life and health insurance, and dental and vision benefit plans. The company had approximately 3.3 million HMO and other commercial and senior product members; and approximately 10.4 million members in its PBM, dental, and behavioral plans, as of December 31, 2004. PacifiCare Health Systems was formed in 1996 and is headquartered in Cypress, California.