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Centene: Enterprise Optimization Costs Contribute to Third-Quarter Net Earnings Loss

Centene Corp. had a third-quarter net earnings loss of $71 million due to “enterprise optimization” work and contract exits, despite its health benefit ratio remaining relatively unchanged from . . .

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