On Thursday, Shares of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA), lost -3.15% to $62.47.
Comcast Corporation declared that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 a share on the company’s common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable on October 28, 2015 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 7, 2015.
Comcast Corporation operates as a media and technology company worldwide. It operates through Cable Communications, Cable Networks, Broadcast Television, Filmed Entertainment, and Theme Parks segments.
Shares of Cigna Corp. (NYSE:CI), inclined 2.18% to $154.36, during its last trading session.
Cigna Corporation and Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) are working together to improve quality and cost of care for people undergoing knee or hip replacements or revisions.
The program is part of Cigna Collaborative Care, a value-based model that uses incentives to engage health care professionals and assists drive improved health, affordability and customer experience. Cigna Collaborative Care initially focused on large primary care physician groups and has expanded to comprise hospitals, small primary care practices and specialists, counting orthopedists.
Under the program, IBJI physicians will look at a person’s health holistically across an entire episode of care. This comprises the care the individual receives 45 days before a knee or hip procedure, the procedure itself, recovery and any follow-up care up to 90 days after the surgery. This approach reduces the likelihood that an individual will have complications after surgery or will need to be readmitted to the hospital – both of which are key targets for measuring quality.
IBJI will continue to be paid for the medical services it provides to Cigna customers and will also be eligible to earn a “pay for value” incentive if it meets certain quality and cost targets.
Cigna Corporation, a health services organization, provides insurance and related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company’s Commercial segment offers insured and self-insured customers medical, dental, behavioral health, and vision, in addition to prescription drug benefit plans, health advocacy programs, and other products and services.
Finally, McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE:MUX), ended its last trade with -5.26% loss, and closed at $0.68, hitting its lowest level.
McEwen Mining, declared it has received reimbursement for about 80% of the fair value of the loss due to the robbery that occurred on April 7th, 2015 at the El Gallo Mine. Consequently, the financial impact of the robbery is reduced to about US$1.6 million, and McEwen Mining now has cash and precious metals totaling US$33 million.
“Our relentless focus is on financial performance, improving the sustainability of our operations, achieving exploration success, and technological innovation at our existing and future mines,” commented Rob McEwen, Chief Owner. “The robbery is behind us, and we have invested in additional security measures to protect our employees and products.”
McEwen Mining Inc. explores for, develops, produces, and sells precious and base metals in Argentina, Mexico, and the United States. It primarily explores for gold, silver, and copper. The company’s principal assets comprise of a 49% interest in the San José Mine in Santa Cruz, Argentina.
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