A.M. Best Takes Various Rating Actions on HealthSpring, Inc.´s HMO Subsidiaries

A.M. Best Co. has taken various rating actions on the financial strength ratings (FSR) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of the health maintenance organization (HMO) subsidiaries of HealthSpring, Inc. (HealthSpring) (headquartered in Nashville, TN) [NYSE: HS]. (Please see below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.) The companies’ Best’s public data (pd) ratings reflect a quantitative analysis of the company’s results based on publicly available financial information. This quantitative analysis includes a review of important tests in three categories: balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile. Best’s pd ratings do not include analysis based on interaction with insurance company management or non-public financial information. HealthSpring’s HMO pd ratings reflect its various subsidiaries’... [read full story]