A Company Summary
Gina M. Hagerty
Saint Leo University
Abstract
Aetna, Inc. is an American health care company that provides both traditional and consumer insurance services that include medical, pharmaceutical, dental, vision, behavioral health, group life, disability, and long term care. The company provides health care through employer-paid insurance and/or benefit programs, as well as through Medicare. Mark Bertolini is its latest chairman; it currently has an estimated 17.467 million medical members, 14.166 million dental members, 10.951 million pharmacy members, 13.609 million group insurance members, 843,000 health-care professionals, 490,000 primary care doctors and specialists, and 4,919 hospitals. The most up-to-date financial reports for Aetna, Inc. show an annual revenue of $34 million. Aetna aims to assist people in reaching health and financial security by offering safe, cost-effective, high-quality health care, as well as protecting their finances.
Aetna, Inc. Health Insurance:
A Company Summary Aetna, Inc. has insurance policies to cover life, death, health, and injury. As one of the largest health insurers in the United States, the company also offers disability and life insurance, retirement products, and several other services. The health care division offers HMOs, PPOs, HSAs, and indemnity coverage. Aetna also provides dental, vision, behavioral health, Medicare, and Medicaid plans. The health care subsidy alone covers approximately 18 million members nationwide. Aetna Inc. 's large pension segment distributes pensions, annuities, and retirement savings products. The company 's income statements continue to improve despite America 's many financial challenges throughout the years and Aetna persists in evolving and succeeding. Aetna Life Insurance Company was established in Connecticut with Eliphalet Bulkeley serving as founding president in 1853. Bulkeley had
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