WellPoint in the News

The following page contains recent stories and articles from nationwide media that feature WellPoint or our experts discussing a variety of topics related to WellPoint programs, services and products offered.

Featured News Story Big Insurer Hires a Hospital Executive as Chief The New York Times February 12, 2013

Watson Supercomputer Offers Medical Expertise
USA Today
February 8, 2013

IBM's Watson Turned Into Cloud Products With WellPoint Help
Bloomberg
February 8, 2013

There Are Now Six IBM Watsons, Here's What They're Doing
Mashable
February 8, 2013

IBM's Watson Gets Its First Piece Of Business In Healthcare
Forbes
February 8, 2013

WellPoint Finalizes Acquisition of Amerigroup
Becker's Hospital Review
December 27, 2012

Doctors Move to Webcams
Wall Street Journal
December 20, 2012

Medicare Fraud Efforts Queried
MedPage Today
November 29, 2012

Insurance Giant WellPoint Commits to Facebook With Fitness Tracker
Ad Age
October 16, 2012
 
IBM's Watson Is Learning Its Way to Saving Lives
Fast Company
October 15, 2012

5 Big Ideas from WellPoint's PCMH Pilot
HealthLeaders Media
September 19, 2012

Curbing the Rising Cost of Health Care 
Leadership, The  Fortune Interview with Geoff Colvin
September 13, 201

Medical Home Pilots Spur Delivery and Payment Reform
Government HealthIT
September 13, 2012

WellPoint's High-Tech Reboot
Fortune Magazine
September 13, 2012

INNOVATION PROFILE: Early Results Show WellPoint’s Patient-Centered Medical Home Pilots Have Met Some Goals For Costs, Utilization, And Quality
Health Affairs
September 2012

Building a Foundation Today for Analytics Tomorrow: Health IT Thoughts From IBM
Becker's Hospital Review
August 8, 2012

Insights Into New Anti-Fraud Efforts
HealthcareInfoSecurity
August 8, 2012

WellPoint Takes Investment Stake in SoloHealth
Vision Monday
August 3, 2012

WellPoint to Acquire Amerigroup Amid Health Care Overhaul
DealBook, New York Times
July 9, 2012

WellPoint postioning itself for growth amid health-care reform with $4.46B acquisition of Amerigroup
Indianapolis Star
July 9, 2012

Dr. Watson - IBM computer could make correct diagnoses more elementary
Inside E Street
July 2, 2012

WellPoint combats fraud with diverse anti-fraud team
FierceHealthPayer
June 14, 2012

WellPoint Acquires 1-800 CONTACTS
DealBook, New York Times
June 4, 2012

WellPoint Plans to Buy 1-800 CONTACTS
Wall Street Journal
June 4, 2012

WellPoint Selects FitOrbit Online Coaching
Insurance & Technology
May 21, 2012

IBM, WellPoint hint at Watson's role in public health
Government Health IT
May 1, 2012

Fierce Q&A: Wellpoint partners with providers to ensure smooth ICD-10 transition
FierceHealthIT
April 30, 2012

Playing for Wellness
Wall Street Journal
April 7, 2012

Bringing together a host of strategies; WellPoint creates new vitality in primary care
Managed Healthcare Executive
April 1, 2012

Shaping the Future: Healthy Generations
Leaders Magazine
April 2012

Dozens of CareMore Seniors Bust a Move During Flash Mob
Cerritos-Artesia Patch
March 28, 2012

Commission on Physician Payment Reform Established
Family Practice News
March 5, 2012

An Rx? Pay More to Family Doctors
Wall Street Journal
January 27, 2012

IBM's Watson computer to aid Cedars-Sinai cancer center
Los Angeles Times
December 17, 2011

2011 CFO OF THE YEAR: Wayne DeVeydt
Indianapolis Business Journal
December 9, 2011

WellPoint to Cover Lung CT Scans for Heavy Smokers
Wall Street Journal
December 1, 2011

The Quiet Health-Care Revolution - While legislators talk about “bending the cost curve,” one company serving Medicare patients has discovered how to provide better care at lower cost—with wireless scales, free transportation, regular toenail trimmings, and doctors who put the patient first.
The Atlantic Magazine
November 2011 

Companies 'Like' Benefits of Social Media
Inside Indiana Business
October 31, 2011

Free Texting Tips for New Moms Catches on in San Diego
East County Magazine
October 13, 2011

2011 Working Mother 100 Best Companies
Working Mother
October 12, 2011

To Cut Insurance Costs,  Companies Help Workers Get Healthy