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Centene

Government-sponsored healthcare managed care organization

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Headquarters: Saint Louis, United States
Founded year: 1984
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 35,000+
Industry: Managed Healthcare

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Latest news about Centene

In short: Centene reported strong second-quarter earnings, raised its 2026 profit guidance, and announced several key executive leadership changes.

Company announcements

August 31 Centene

Centene appoints Bradley Bolivar as new CIO

Bolivar brings nearly 30 years of experience from Fannie Mae and Warner Bros. He succeeds Brian LeClaire, who retires in October 2026.

August 17 Centene

Centene names Chris Neczypor as new CFO

Drew Asher steps down December 31, 2026, while Centene reaffirms its full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance exceeding $4.80 for 2026.

July 28 Centene

Centene reports second quarter 2026 earnings

Second quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $2.19 and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.51 boosted full-year guidance.

July 9 Centene

Centene subsidiary awarded Illinois Medicaid contract

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois was selected to continue providing managed care services for four years starting 2027.

Media coverage

September 10 Ad hoc news

Centene Corp. stock rises toward 52-week high on upgraded 2026 guidance

Centene's recent price action has pushed the shares close to a new 52-week peak. As Ad-hoc-news reported on September 15, 2026, the stock reached an...

August 27 The Guardian

Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration ’misappropriated’ funds from Medicaid settlement

Grand jury declined to indict anyone but said there was a ’sophisticated scheme’ to use funds for political activity...

August 22 Ad hoc news

Centene stock trades around $65 as investors weigh CFO transition and raised 2026 guidance

Centene stock holds close to its recent $64.94 level as investors digest a planned CFO change and a July 2026 guidance lift that raised full-year...

August 17 Forbes

Health Insurer Centene's Chief Financial Officer To Step Down

Centene, one of the nation's largest providers of Obamacare, said chief financial officer Drew Asher plans to step down as chief financial officer in December.

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