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  1. 06-18-13
    AGP Georgia Employees Recognized
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., announced the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recognized two employees from its Georgia health plan as Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Certified Content Experts.
  2. 06-06-13
    Announcing June Conferences
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., announced its conference participation for June today.
  3. 05-09-13
    AGP Washington Welcomes Tri-Cities Members
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., announced its Washington health plan has expanded into Tri-Cities, now serving members in Benton and Franklin counties.
  4. 05-02-13
    WLP MBU Announces May Conferences
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., announced its conference participation for May today.
  5. 04-29-13
    AGP Community Volunteers Donate Hours
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., announced more than 300 associates, families and friends across Hampton Roads participated in its first Company-wide Community Service Day this past weekend, volunteering more than 1,200 hours of service to help local organizations.
  6. 04-03-13
    Announcing April Conferences
    The WellPoint Medicaid Business Unit’s planned speaking engagements for April.
  7. 03-04-13
    AGP Announces March Conferences
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., announced its conference participation for March today. With almost two decades of experience serving our country’s most vulnerable populations, Amerigroup has earned the reputation as a thought leader in the industry.
  8. 02-21-13
    AGP Public Policy Institute Earns Award
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., today announced its Public Policy Institute (PPI) received an award from the Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns Initiative, an effort by the United States Department of Health & Human Services, for its group prenatal care project proposal.
  9. 02-20-13
    HealthPlus Amerigroup Grant Awarded
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., today announced its subsidiary HealthPlus, an Amerigroup Company, granted $20,000 to the Claudio Reyna Foundation to help provide soccer training, tutoring and mentoring to underserved youth, primarily in the urban regions of New York and New Jersey.
  10. 02-19-13
    AGP Community Volunteers Recognized
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., today announced it was recognized by PR News as the 2013 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award winner in the Volunteer Program category. The CSR Awards recognize corporations, agencies and nonprofits that take risks and demonstrate an enterprise-wide commitment to improving and understanding the importance of social responsibility.
  11. 02-13-13
    AGP Teams with Baltimore Ravens
    Amerigroup announced today its Maryland health plan, Amerigroup Maryland, teamed with the 2013 Super Bowl Champions, the Baltimore Ravens, and Wide Receiver Torrey Smith to kick off the Purple Ticket to Health program, encouraging the Company’s Greater Baltimore pediatric members and their families to take the initiative to stay healthy.
  12. 01-22-13
    AGP Expects to Expand in Florida
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., announced Amerigroup Florida, Inc. has been selected by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to provide services for the Long-Term Care Managed Care program in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, two of the largest service areas in Florida.
  13. 01-16-13
    AGP Foundation Grant to Children's Alliance
    The Amerigroup Foundation has contributed $10,000 to the Children’s Alliance in Seattle to help improve the health status for children in the state.
  14. 01-03-13
    AGP Now Serving Members in Kansas
    Amerigroup, a wholly owned subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., announced it has begun serving members statewide in Kansas as of Jan. 1, 2013.
  15. 12-24-12
    WellPoint Completes AGP Acquisition
    WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP) announced today the completion of its acquisition of Amerigroup Corporation, one of the nation’s leading managed care companies that is focused on meeting the health care needs of financially vulnerable Americans.
  16. 12-18-12
    AGP Foundation Bringing Holiday Cheer to Kids
    The Amerigroup Foundation has been instrumental throughout the year, providing a helping hand to numerous community organizations — truly making a difference for Georgians across the state.
  17. 12-07-12
    AGP Foundation Funds WA Health Study
    The Amerigroup Foundation has contributed $30,000 to a study focused on improving the health care of individuals in Snohomish County, Washington. The study examines system planning, service delivery and data sharing and analysis across the County with a primary goal of streamlining the current infrastructure creating more efficient processes.
  18. 11-30-12
    AGP Sells Virginia Health Plan
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) announced today that it has completed the sale of its Virginia health plan to Inova Health System Foundation.
  19. 11-27-12
    AGP Foundation Grant to Primary Care Coalition
    The Amerigroup Foundation announced its support of increasing access and quality of health care to the underserved, low-income population with a $30,000 grant to the Primary Care Coalition (PCC) of Montgomery County, Md.
  20. 11-26-12
    AGP Foundation Champion for Children Award
    The Amerigroup Foundation has recognized Virginia Sen. Janet Howell as a “Champion for Children” for her efforts on behalf of children with autism and has contributed $1,000 in her honor to the Virginia Autism Project.
  21. 11-21-12
    NJ Plan Earns Commendable NCQA Accreditation
    The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded accreditation status of “Commendable” to Amerigroup Community Care of New Jersey.
  22. 11-19-12
    AGP Georgia Expands Network
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) announced its Georgia health plan expanded its provider network with the addition of Phoebe Putney Health System, one of Georgia's largest regional medical centers, effective Dec. 1, 2012.
  23. 11-16-12
    AGP Foundation Provides NY Disaster Relief
    The Amerigroup Foundation is providing essential items including winter coats, food and cleaning supplies to residents affected by Hurricane Sandy as part of a multifaceted relief effort.
  24. 11-09-12
    AGP Announces November Conferences
    Amerigroup Corporation announced its conference participation for November today.
  25. 10-30-12
    AGP Foundation Champion for Children Award
    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Tuesday, October 30, 2012) – The Amerigroup Foundation has recognized Texas Rep. Sylvester Turner as a “Champion for Children” for his efforts on behalf of Texas families and has contributed $2,500 in Rep. Turner’s honor to the Providence Missionary Baptist Church of Houston.
  26. 10-23-12
    AGP Announces Stockholder Merger Approval
    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Tuesday, October 23, 2012) – Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) announced that its stockholders voted at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier today to approve the adoption of the merger agreement, dated as of July 9, 2012, providing for the acquisition of Amerigroup by WellPoint, Inc.
  27. 10-11-12
    AGP Foundation Presents Award
    The Amerigroup Foundation presented Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa of McAllen, Texas, with its “Champion for Children” award and contributed $2,500 to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Coastal Bend in Corpus Christi, Texas.
  28. 10-09-12
    AGP Conference Participation for Oct.
    Amerigroup Corporation announced its conference participation for October today.
  29. 10-05-12
    AGP Georgia Awarded Excellent NCQA
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) announced the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has awarded the highest accreditation status of "Excellent" to its Georgia health plan, Amerigroup Community Care of Georgia.
  30. 10-05-12
    AGP Foundation Presents Award
    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Friday, October 5, 2012) – The Amerigroup Foundation presented Rep. John Zerwas of Richmond, Texas, with its “Champion for Children” award and contributed $2,500 to the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Fort Bend, Texas.
  31. 10-04-12
    AGP Wellpoint Update
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), a provider of corporate governance and proxy voting services, and Glass Lewis & Co., an independent, governance analysis and proxy voting firm, have both recommended that Amerigroup stockholders vote “FOR” adoption of the merger agreement pursuant to which Amerigroup will be acquired by WellPoint, Inc. (NYSE: WLP)
  32. 10-01-12
    AGP Foundation Supports NM Communities
    The Amerigroup Foundation announced its commitment to New Mexico communities, providing more than $110,000 in support since 2008, and contributing to 18 organizations this year.
  33. 09-28-12
    AGP to Divest Virginia Health Plan
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Amerigroup Virginia, Inc. to Inova.
  34. 09-26-12
    AGP Foundation Presents Award
    The Amerigroup Foundation presented Representative Lois W. Kolkhorst of Brenham, Texas, with its “Champion for Children” award in honor of her outstanding advocacy efforts on behalf of children’s health.
  35. 09-25-12
    AGP and Nourish Interactive Join Forces
    Amerigroup Corporation has announced a partnership with Nourish Interactive to help prevent childhood obesity.
  36. 09-14-12
    AGP’s National Advisory Board Launches Toolkit
    Amerigroup Corporation’s National Advisory Board (NAB) announced the launch of a new, innovative toolkit in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night. Consisting of 38 different resources, the collection of tools is designed to inform legislators, advocates and consumers on how to apply independent living philosophies to health care.
  37. 09-12-12
    AGP Conference Participation for Sept.
    Amerigroup Corporation announced its conference participation for September today.
  38. 09-11-12
    AGP Expands Medical Home Initiative in Georgia
    The Amerigroup Foundation announced its support of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians’ (GAFP) second generation of its Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH) University, granting $50,000 to assist in successfully implementing the project.
  39. 08-01-12
    AGP Reports 2Q Results
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that net income for the second quarter of 2012.
  40. 07-30-12
    AGP Leadership to Serve on Higher Ed Boards
    Three members of the executive leadership team at Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) are now serving on higher education boards in Virginia.
  41. 07-30-12
    AGP Helps with Free Health Care at RAM Event
    Amerigroup Corporation Chairman and CEO Jim Carlson, along with thirty employees, returned to Wise County, Va., last weekend for the second year in a row to volunteer at the 14th annual Remote Area Medical (RAM) Expedition.
  42. 07-26-12
    AGP Joins Partnership to Combat Fraud
    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Thursday, July 26, 2012) – Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other industry leaders for a public-private fraud prevention initiative.
  43. 07-25-12
    Amerigroup Receives Diversity Honor
    Amerigroup Corporation has been named as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity by Black Enterprise Magazine.
  44. 07-23-12
    AGP Reiterates 2Q Earnings Release Date
    Amerigroup Corporation reiterated today that it will report its earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 1, 2012.
  45. 07-19-12
    AGP Honored by American Red Cross
    Amerigroup Corporation was awarded Outstanding Volunteer of the Year at the American Red Cross Coastal Virginia Region volunteer appreciation dinner.
  46. 07-17-12
    AGP Foundation Provides $50,000 Grant
    The Amerigroup Foundation presented the Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth (GPT) with a $50,000 grant to improve access to quality care in rural and underserved areas of Georgia.
  47. 07-09-12
    WellPoint Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire AGP
    WellPoint Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire AGP
    WellPoint, Inc. and Amerigroup Corporation announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement through which WellPoint will acquire Amerigroup, one of the nation’s leading managed care companies that is focused on meeting the health care needs of financially vulnerable Americans.
  48. 07-02-12
    AGP to Discuss Second Quarter Earnings
    As previously announced, Amerigroup Corporation will report its earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 1, 2012.
  49. 07-02-12
    AGP Now Serving Members in Washington State
    Amerigroup Corporation began serving members in its 13th state, Washington, effective July 1, 2012.
  50. 06-28-12
    Statement From AGP on Supreme Court Decision
    Amerigroup Corporation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James G. Carlson issued the following statement after today’s United States Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act by a 5-4 vote.
  51. 06-27-12
    Amerigroup Wins New Business in Kansas
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today that it has won its bid to begin operations in the state of Kansas.
  52. 06-08-12
    AGP to Partner with CMS
    Amerigroup announced today that it was selected by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take part in the Comprehensive Primary Care Initiative (CPCi).
  53. 06-04-12
    AGP Eco Fair Promotes Sustainability
  54. 05-30-12
    AGP Receives Upgrade to Senior Debt Rating
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded its rating on the Company’s senior debt from Ba3 to Ba2.
  55. 05-22-12
    Annual Meeting Webcast
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that the Company will webcast its 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 7, 2012.
  56. 05-09-12
    Amerigroup Florida Fights Childhood Obesity
    Amerigroup Community Care of Florida teamed up with the Carrie Meek Foundation this past Saturday, May 5, 2012, to sponsor the seventh annual Hip Hop 4 Health® Fair and Dance Competition.
  57. 05-08-12
    AGP Rises in 2012 Fortune 500 Ranking
    Fortune Magazine announced that Amerigroup Corporation has made its annual Fortune 500 list for the third consecutive year.
  58. 05-04-12
    AGP to Present at Two Conferences in May
    Amerigroup Corporation announced its participation in two upcoming May conferences.
  59. 05-02-12
    AGP Reports First Quarter 2012 Results
    AGP Reports First Quarter 2012 Results
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that net income for the first quarter of 2012 was $33.1 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, versus $70.5 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2011 and compared to $32.8 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2011.
  60. 05-01-12
    AGP Completes Acquisition of Health Plus
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that its New York health plan has received the necessary regulatory approvals and closed the previously announced acquisition of Health Plus, one of the largest Medicaid managed care companies in New York.
  61. 04-16-12
    AGP Announces Conference Participation in April
    Amerigroup Corporation announced its conference participation for the month of April.
  62. 04-03-12
    AGP To Discuss First Quarter Earnings
    Amerigroup Corporation will report its earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.
  63. 03-29-12
    Preventing Preterm Births with Drug Therapy
    Amerigroup Corporation announced its successful efforts at preventing premature births at the annual Norfolk/Virginia Beach March of Dimes kick-off breakfast for the March for Babies.
  64. 03-06-12
    AGP to Present at Barclays Conference
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that it will participate in the Barclays Capital 2012 Global Health Care Conference on March 14, 2012, in Miami.
  65. 03-02-12
    AGP Expands TX Operations
    Amerigroup Corporation is expanding its operations in Texas, effective March 1, 2012.
  66. 03-01-12
    AGP Among Best Places to Work in Virginia
    Amerigroup Corporation has been named one of Virginia’s Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year by the Best Companies Group.
  67. 02-24-12
    AGP Expands in GA
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today, that effective this month, its subsidiary Amerigroup Community Care of Georgia, was approved by the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) for statewide expansion of the Georgia Families program.
  68. 02-22-12
    AGP to Present at Citi Health Care Conference
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that it will participate in the Citi 2012 Global Health Care Conference on Feb. 28, 2012, in New York.
  69. 02-17-12
    AGP Reports Fourth Quarter Results
    AGP Reports Fourth Quarter Results
  70. 02-02-12
    AGP Now Serving Members in Louisiana
    Amerigroup Louisiana is one of five health plans selected by the state to serve more than 865,000 managed care beneficiaries in Louisiana under the state health plan, BAYOU HEALTH.
  71. 01-20-12
    AGP Key in Fraud Conviction
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today the successful conclusion of a Medicaid fraud case.
  72. 01-20-12
    AGP to Discuss 4Q Earnings
    Amerigroup Corporation will report its earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012.
  73. 01-19-12
    High Honors for Investor Relations
    Amerigroup Corporation is pleased to announce Senior Vice President Julie Trudell, Amerigroup’s investor relations officer, was named part of the 2012 All-America Executive Team by Institutional Investor.
  74. 01-19-12
    AGP Wins New Business in Washington State
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) announced today that it is expanding operations to the West Coast.
  75. 01-17-12
    AGP Announces Pricing of Senior Notes
    Amerigroup Corporation announced the pricing of $75 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.50% Senior Notes due 2019, at an issue price of 103.75%, plus accrued interest from November 16, 2011 to the anticipated settlement date.
  76. 01-12-12
    AGP Proposes Add-On Offering
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today its intention to offer to sell, subject to market conditions and other factors, $50 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes through a reopening of its series of 7.50% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Notes").
  77. 01-04-12
    Virginia Service Area Expanded
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today that it has been approved to expand its operations in Virginia as part of the Commonwealth’s geographic Medicaid expansion efforts.
  78. 12-22-11
    Employees Give 20,000 Hours of Service in 2011
    More than 560 employees participated in the Amerigroup Community Volunteers program, devoting 20,000 hours of service to 669 organizations.
  79. 12-20-11
    Foundation Gives Grant to Empty Stocking Fund
    The Amerigroup Foundation announced today that it has provided a $20,000 grant to the Empty Stocking Fund in Atlanta, Ga.
  80. 12-20-11
    AGP to Present at JP Morgan Conference
    Amerigroup announces it will participate in the 30th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on January 11, 2012 in San Francisco.
  81. 12-16-11
    Investor Relations Team Wins Top Honor
    The Amerigroup Corporation Investor Relations team has received four national honors from Rivel Research Group, a leading firm in assessing investor relations for the S&P 500 and other top firms.
  82. 12-16-11
    Foundation Presents Grant to VA Rx Partnership
    The Amerigroup Foundation announced it has provided a $2,500 grant to the Rx Partnership to benefit the Bradley Free Clinic in Roanoke, Va.
  83. 12-13-11
    Foundation Presents Grant to GPT
    The Amerigroup Foundation announced it has provided a $20,000 grant to the Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth (GPT).
  84. 12-01-11
    Hanger Named "Champion for Children"
    Hanger Named "Champion for Children"
    The Amerigroup Foundation presented Virginia state Sen. Emmett W. Hanger Jr. with its ‘Champion for Children’ award at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in Verona in honor of his lifetime devotion to caring for and improving the lives of children.
  85. 11-21-11
    NAB Convenes in D.C.
    National Advisory Board (NAB)met in Washington, D.C., for its fall meeting to discuss and promote new and innovative ways to address and impact the long-term service and support needs of seniors and people with disabilities.
  86. 11-10-11
    AGP Senior Notes Priced
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today the pricing of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.5% senior notes due 2019, through Goldman, Sachs & Co. as sole underwriter.
  87. 11-09-11
    AGP Opens West Regional Service Center
    Amerigroup is pleased to announce the official opening of its West Regional Service Center (WRSC) in Houston, Texas.
  88. 11-07-11
    Amerigroup Named Green Power Partner
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today that its National Support Center has received recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for being its newest Green Power Partner on the EPA’s Fortune 500 Partner’s list of green power purchasers.
  89. 11-07-11
    Amerigroup Donates Mobile Unit
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today that it has donated a Community Outreach Vehicle (COV) to the Health Wagon of Southwest Virginia.
  90. 11-01-11
    Amerigroup Announces $450 Million Offering
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today its intention to offer to sell, subject to market and other conditions, $450 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2019, through Goldman, Sachs & Co., as sole underwriter.
  91. 10-31-11
    Amerigroup to Present at Credit Suisse 2011
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that it will participate in the Credit Suisse 2011 Healthcare Conference on November 11, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  92. 10-28-11
    Amerigroup Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results
    Amerigroup Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that net income for the third quarter of 2011 was $48.1 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, versus net income of $84.3 million, or $1.68 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2010 and compared to $44.3 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2011.
  93. 10-25-11
    Amerigroup To Expand New York Presence
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase substantially all of the operating assets and contract rights of Health Plus, one of the largest Medicaid managed care companies in New York.
  94. 10-13-11
    Amerigroup Corporation to Discuss Third Quarter Earnings on October 28
    Amerigroup Corporation will report its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 28, 2011.
  95. 10-10-11
    Amerigroup Foundation Presents Grant to Rx Partnership in Virginia
    The Amerigroup Foundation today announced that it has provided a $2,500 grant to the Rx Partnership to benefit the Brock Hughes Free Clinic in Wytheville, Va.
  96. 10-07-11
    Amerigroup Enhances Maternal Outreach Efforts
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today the launch of an innovative pilot program in Texas designed to build upon its already successful maternal outreach efforts.
  97. 09-08-11
    Amerigroup Names New Chief Compliance Officer
    Amerigroup Corporation announced today that Georgia Dodds Foley will serve as the Company’s new Chief Compliance Officer.
  98. 09-02-11
    Amerigroup to Participate in Stifel Nicolaus 2011 Healthcare Conference
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that it will participate in the Stifel Nicolaus 2011 Healthcare Conference on September 7 in Boston.
  99. 08-31-11
    Patient-Centered Medical Homes Improve Access and Quality of Care
    Amerigroup Corporation is working with hundreds of physicians in six states on a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) pilot program that is helping doctors improve access and quality of care for their patients.
  100. 08-15-11
    Amerigroup Corporation to Host Investor Day
    Amerigroup Corporation will host its annual Investor Day on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011
  101. 08-02-11
    Amerigroup Wins Medicaid Expansion in Texas
  102. 07-08-11
    Amerigroup Foundation Presents Grant to Rx Partnership
  103. 07-05-11
    Amerigroup Corporation to Discuss Second Quarter Earnings on July 29
    As previously announced, Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) will report its earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, July 29, 2011.
  104. 06-13-11
    Amerigroup to Present at Wells Fargo 2011 Healthcare Conference
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that it will participate in the Wells Fargo 2011 Healthcare Conference on June 22, 2011 in Boston.
  105. 06-07-11
    Amerigroup Provides Disaster Relief Efforts in Kentucky
    Six members of Amerigroup Corporation’s Disaster Response Team returned home after a weeklong volunteer effort assisting residents in flood ravaged Kentucky.
  106. 06-01-11
    Amerigroup to Present at Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Healthcare Conference
  107. 05-16-11
    Amerigroup Foundation Supports Health Services for Virginia’s Uninsured
    The Amerigroup Foundation announced that it will provide more than $150,000 in support of the delivery of health care services to uninsured Virginians.
  108. 05-06-11
    Amerigroup Promotes Sustainability With Eco Fair
    Amerigroup Corporation hosted the Company’s Second Annual Eco Fair featuring corporate and civic sustainability partners.
  109. 05-02-11
    Amerigroup Corporation to Webcast Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 12
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) today announced that the company will webcast its 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 12, 2011.
  110. 04-29-11
    Amerigroup Reports First Quarter 2011 Results
    Amerigroup Reports First Quarter 2011 Results
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $70.5 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, versus net income of $42.2 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2010.
  111. 04-25-11
    Amerigroup to Open West Regional Service Center in Houston
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) announced that it will open a new West Regional Service Center in Houston, Texas, in the fourth quarter of 2011 to service customers in Texas, New Mexico and Nevada.
  112. 04-15-11
    Amerigroup Corporation to Present at the Deutsche Bank Securities 36th Annual Health Care Conference
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) today announced that it will participate in the Deutsche Bank Securities 36th Annual Health Care Conference on May 4, 2011 in Boston.
  113. 04-01-11
    Amerigroup Foundation Awards Grant to the Rx Partnership
    Amerigroup Foundation Awards Grant to the Rx Partnership
    The Amerigroup Foundation today announced that it has provided a grant of $10,000 to the Rx Partnership in Richmond, Virginia.
  114. 03-25-11
    Amerigroup Corporation to Discuss First Quarter Earnings on April 29
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) confirmed that it will report its earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, April 29, 2011.
  115. 03-23-11
    Amerigroup Foundation Makes a Grant to the Centering Healthcare Institute
    The Amerigroup Foundation today announced that, in conjunction with Amerigroup’s Public Policy Institute, it has provided a grant of $125,000 to the Centering Healthcare Institute (CHI) in Cheshire, Connecticut.
  116. 03-03-11
    Amerigroup Foundation Gift Funds Accessible Entrance for Sugar Plum Bakery
    Amerigroup Foundation Gift Funds Accessible Entrance for Sugar Plum Bakery
    The Amerigroup Foundation today announced that it has donated $25,000 to the Sugar Plum Bakery in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The gift will be used to renovate the building doorway to provide a more accessible entrance for staff members and bakery customers.
  117. 02-25-11
    Amerigroup Theme Song Goes Public
    The Amerigroup Foundation announced today that an original song – created to reinforce associates’ sense of community and commitment – is being released to the public to raise money for non-profit organizations across the country.
  118. 02-25-11
    Amerigroup Names Blair Chief Marketing Officer
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) announced today that Patrick Blair has been named chief marketing officer, charged with business and product development, marketing operations and communications, multimedia and e-business.
  119. 02-24-11
    Amerigroup Corporation to Present at the Barclays Capital 2011 Global Health Care Conference
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) today announced that it will participate in the Barclays Capital 2011 Global Health Care Conference on March 17, 2011 in Miami.
  120. 02-23-11
    Amerigroup Named to 2011 “Best Places to Work in Virginia” List
  121. 02-21-11
    Amerigroup Foundation Donates $50,000 to St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children
    Amerigroup Foundation Donates $50,000 to St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children
    The Amerigroup Foundation today announced that it donated $50,000 to St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children in Norfolk, Virginia. The money will be used to help build a new facility that will house adults with severe disabilities.
  122. 02-18-11
    Amerigroup Reports Q4 Net Income of $79.6 Million or $1.59 per Diluted Share Full-Year Net Income of $273.4 Million or $5.40 per Diluted Share
    Amerigroup Reports Q4 Net Income of $79.6 Million or $1.59 per Diluted Share Full-Year Net Income of $273.4 Million or $5.40 per Diluted Share
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $79.6 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, versus net income of $40.2 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2009.
  123. 02-10-11
    Amerigroup Expands Health Plan Operations in Texas Deploys iPads® to Support Member Needs
    Amerigroup Corporation’s Texas subsidiary expanded its footprint into Tarrant County (Fort Worth) offering health care coverage to approximately 30,000 new members in the STAR+PLUS Program beginning February 1, 2011.
  124. 02-09-11
    Amerigroup Corporation to Present at the Citi 2011 Global Health Care Conference
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that it will participate in the Citi 2011 Global Health Care Conference on March 2, 2011 in New York.
  125. 01-14-11
    Amerigroup Corporation to Discuss Fourth Quarter Earnings on February 18
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that it will report its earnings for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2010, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011.
  126. 01-04-11
    Amerigroup Foundation Donates iPads to Help Children with Autism
    The Amerigroup Foundation today announced that it has donated 15 iPads to the John B. Dey Elementary School in Virginia Beach, Va.
  127. 12-08-10
    Amerigroup Corporation to Present at the Goldman Sachs Healthcare CEOs Conference on January 6
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that it will participate in the Goldman Sachs Healthcare CEOs Conference on Jan. 6, 2011 in New York.
  128. 10-27-10
    Amerigroup Foundation Partners With State of Maryland
    Amerigroup Foundation Partners With State of Maryland and Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown to Support Hospital-Based Domestic Violence Program
  129. 04-30-10
    Amerigroup Reports First Quarter 2010 Results
    Amerigroup Reports First Quarter 2010 Results Net Income of $42.2 Million or $0.82 per Diluted Share
  130. 04-26-10
    Amerigroup Awards Grant to Center for Maternal and Child Health
    Amerigroup Foundation Awards Grant to Maryland DHMH Center for Maternal and Child Health
  131. 04-15-10
    Amerigroup Joins 2010 FORTUNE 500
  132. 03-08-10
    Amerigroup Corporation to present at the 2010 Global Health Care conference
    Amerigroup Corporation to present at the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Health Care conference on March 23
  133. 03-05-10
    Amerigroup Launches Long-Term Care Services in Tennessee
  134. 03-01-10
    Amerigroup Completes Acquisition of University Health Plans in New Jersey
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that its New Jersey health plan has completed the previously announced acquisition of certain assets of University Health Plans.
  135. 02-27-10
    Amerigroup CEO James Carlson Honored at ‘Crystal Ball for a Cure’ Annual Gala
    merigroup Chairman and CEO James G. Carlson was recognized at the 9th annual Crystal Ball for a Cure awards gala at the Hilton in Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Carlson was bestowed an honorary “Hero” by the gala committee, for his leadership in advancing ALS research.
  136. 02-25-10
    Amerigroup Brings Home CSR Award for Real Caring and Real Solutions
    Amerigroup was named 2010 Overall Leader in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Practices by PR News for its companywide volunteer and campaign initiatives.
  137. 02-19-10
    Amerigroup Reports Q4 Net Income of $40.2 Million or $0.79 per Diluted Share
    Amerigroup Reports Q4 Net Income of $40.2 Million or $0.79 per Diluted Share
    Amerigroup Corporation (NYSE: AGP) today announced that net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $40.2 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, versus $35.9 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2008.
  138. 01-11-10
    Amerigroup Corporation to Discuss Fourth Quarter and 2009 Year-End Earnings on February 19
    Amerigroup Corporation today announced that it will report its earnings for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 19, 2010.

In the News

  1. 07-25-12
    Back to school items donated to Albany students
    Back to school items donated to Albany students
    WALB News 10
  2. 07-23-12
    Amerigroup sees clear skies after some dark days
    Amerigroup sees clear skies after some dark days
    Virginia Pilot
  3. 07-20-12
    First day of Wise RAM clinic draws 1,700
    First day of Wise RAM clinic draws 1,700
    Kingsport Times-News
  4. 07-10-12
    Medicaid expansion could pay off for investors
    Medicaid expansion could pay off for investors
    POLITICO
  5. 07-10-12
    WellPoint Deal Shows Medicaid Prospects Trump Court View
    WellPoint Deal Shows Medicaid Prospects Trump Court View
    Bloomberg
  6. 07-10-12
    WellPoint to acquire Va. Beach-based Amerigroup
    WellPoint to acquire Va. Beach-based Amerigroup
    Virginia Pilot
  7. 07-09-12
    WellPoint Buying Amerigroup; New ACOs Announced
    WellPoint Buying Amerigroup; New ACOs Announced
    Georgia Health News
  8. 07-09-12
    WellPoint To Buy Amerigroup For $4.5 Billion
    WellPoint To Buy Amerigroup For $4.5 Billion
    Forbes
  9. 07-09-12
    Is the M&A Trend a Good or Bad Sign for the Economy?
    Is the M&A Trend a Good or Bad Sign for the Economy?
    Cavuto on FBN - Rick Ungar praised Jim Carlson
  10. 07-09-12
    Eyeing Medicaid Expansion, WellPoint to Acquire Amerigroup for $4.5B
    Eyeing Medicaid Expansion, WellPoint to Acquire Amerigroup for $4.5B
    Fox Business News
  11. 07-07-12
    McDonnell Appoints Five to W&M Board
    McDonnell Appoints Five to W&M Board
    Williamsburg Yorktown Daily
  12. 07-06-12
    Wellpoint Acquires Amerigroup in $4.9 Billion Deal
    Wellpoint Acquires Amerigroup in $4.9 Billion Deal
    CNBC
  13. 07-03-12
    Express Care Teaches Essential Skills
    Express Care Teaches Essential Skills
    The Connection
  14. 06-29-12
    Health Care Reform Supreme Court Decision: Medicaid Providers Prepare For 16 Million New Members
    Health Care Reform Supreme Court Decision: Medicaid Providers Prepare For 16 Million New Members
    International Business Times
  15. 06-28-12
    In Health Care Ruling, Investors See a Mixed Blessing
    In Health Care Ruling, Investors See a Mixed Blessing
    The New York Times
  16. 06-28-12
    NY1 Salutes Scholar Athletes At NYSE Gala
    NY1 Salutes Scholar Athletes At NYSE Gala
    NY1 News
  17. 06-27-12
    Kansas Picks UnitedHealth, Centene, Amerigroup for Medicaid
    Kansas Picks UnitedHealth, Centene, Amerigroup for Medicaid
    Wall Street Journal
  18. 06-16-12
    Shevanna Cole: Three-Sport Athlete Finds Time For Others Despite Loaded Schedule
    Shevanna Cole: Three-Sport Athlete Finds Time For Others Despite Loaded Schedule
    NY1 News
  19. 06-16-12
    Organization undergoing $50,000 upgrade
    Organization undergoing $50,000 upgrade
    WAVY-TV 10
  20. 06-13-12
    Otto named Champion for Children
    Otto named Champion for Children
    Your Dayton News
  21. 06-08-12
    Senator Chuck Schumer addresses crowd at Queens Courier Power Breakfast
    Senator Chuck Schumer addresses crowd at Queens Courier Power Breakfast
    The Queens Courier
  22. 06-06-12
    Hampton Roads shared services project identifies ways to reduce costs,
    Hampton Roads shared services project identifies ways to reduce costs,
    Reuters via PR Newswire
  23. 06-05-12
    Lawmaker Seeks Further Crackdown on Medicaid Fraud
    Lawmaker Seeks Further Crackdown on Medicaid Fraud
    NJ Spotlight
  24. 06-01-12
    Rating raised on Amerigroup’s senior debt
    Rating raised on Amerigroup’s senior debt
    Virginia Business
  25. 06-01-12
    Ariel Velasquez: Selfless Setter Plans To Become A Doctor
    Ariel Velasquez: Selfless Setter Plans To Become A Doctor
    NY1 News
  26. 05-25-12
    Sun Lin: Tennis Player Excels With Family Inspiration
    Sun Lin: Tennis Player Excels With Family Inspiration
    NY1 News
  27. 05-22-12
    Pegasystems Drives New Efficiencies in Health Care Coordination
    Pegasystems Drives New Efficiencies in Health Care Coordination
    Reuters (via Marketwire)
  28. 05-18-12
    Fortune 500 list features four more Virginia companies
    Fortune 500 list features four more Virginia companies
    Virginia Business
  29. 05-09-12
    HealthPlus Amerigroup celabra el Festival 5 de Mayo en NY
    HealthPlus Amerigroup celabra el Festival 5 de Mayo en NY
    QueensLatino
  30. 05-08-12
    Three local companies rise in Fortune 500 standings
    Three local companies rise in Fortune 500 standings
    The Virginian-Pilot
  31. 05-03-12
    Amerigroup buys HealthPlus for $85M
    Amerigroup buys HealthPlus for $85M
    Long Island Business Journal
  32. 05-02-12
    Insurers step up efforts to fight fraud
    Insurers step up efforts to fight fraud
    FierceHealthPayer
  33. 04-23-12
    Building a PCMH for the Developmentally Disabled
    Building a PCMH for the Developmentally Disabled
    NJ Spotlight
  34. 04-18-12
    Warm Health offers live chat iOS app to health plans
    Warm Health offers live chat iOS app to health plans
    MobiHealthNews
  35. 04-05-12
    Students sow seeds for healthy eating
    Students sow seeds for healthy eating
    WAVY-TV 10
  36. 03-28-12
    SOMOS El Futuro turns 25
    SOMOS El Futuro turns 25
    Manhatten Times
  37. 03-21-12
    Research-Based CenteringPregnancy® Program Launched by UTHealth
    Research-Based CenteringPregnancy® Program Launched by UTHealth
    University of TX Health Science Center at Houston
  38. 03-21-12
    In-Home Care Services Can Offer Independence
    In-Home Care Services Can Offer Independence
    The Star-Ledger (via North American Precis Syndicate)
  39. 03-20-12
    Resident spending a lifetime to aid children in need
    Resident spending a lifetime to aid children in need
    Las Vegas Review-Journal
  40. 03-16-12
    Despite Houston cuts by Verizon, other area call centers expand
    Despite Houston cuts by Verizon, other area call centers expand
    Houston Business Journal
  41. 03-07-12
    In Managed Care, Data Plus Integration Plus Rules Equals Information
    In Managed Care, Data Plus Integration Plus Rules Equals Information
    Forbes
  42. 03-05-12
    Amerigroup expands Operations in Texas
    Amerigroup expands Operations in Texas
    Health News Texas
  43. 03-02-12
    Amerigroup expands in Texas
    Amerigroup expands in Texas
    Virginia Business
  44. 02-27-12
    Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Efforts Retaining, Attracting Employers
    Lubbock Economic Development Alliance Efforts Retaining, Attracting Employers
    Area Development
  45. 02-10-12
    Amerigroup's Medical Home Initiative Benefits Family Physicians in Georgia
    Amerigroup's Medical Home Initiative Benefits Family Physicians in Georgia
    Georgia Academy of Family Physicians
  46. 02-08-12
    Amerigroup has new deal with TriStar
    Amerigroup has new deal with TriStar
    Nashville Post
  47. 02-01-12
    Medical Center receives $20,000 grant
    Medical Center receives $20,000 grant
    WLTZ.com/38 News
  48. 02-01-12
    The Amerigroup Foundation gives The Medical Center $20K grant for children's services
    The Amerigroup Foundation gives The Medical Center $20K grant for children's services
    WRBL-TV
  49. 01-31-12
    The Medical Center receives $20,000 grant for pediatric care
    The Medical Center receives $20,000 grant for pediatric care
    Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
  50. 01-28-12
    Hats Off: LEDA helps keep Lubbock working by retaining, attracting employers
    Hats Off: LEDA helps keep Lubbock working by retaining, attracting employers
    Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
  51. 01-26-12
    Amerigroup honors military with flag
    Amerigroup honors military with flag
    WAVY-TV 10
  52. 01-24-12
    Customer must be king in the web world
    Customer must be king in the web world
    The Financial Times
  53. 01-23-12
    LEDA announces more than 140 new jobs
    LEDA announces more than 140 new jobs
    KCBD
  54. 01-23-12
    Two companies expand increasing job listings
    Two companies expand increasing job listings
    FOX 34 News
  55. 01-20-12
    Amerigroup to expand operations to Washington State
    Amerigroup to expand operations to Washington State
    The Virginian Pilot
  56. 01-16-12
    People in Business for Jan. 15, 2012
    People in Business for Jan. 15, 2012
    The Advocate
  57. 01-01-12
    'Medical Home' plan targets costly care
    'Medical Home' plan targets costly care
    Tennessee Primary Care Connections
  58. 09-20-11
    CNBC Call to the Floor: Amerigroup
    CNBC Call to the Floor: Amerigroup
    CEO Jim Carlson is a guest on CNBC's Halftime Report explaining why Amerigroup is well positioned for future changes as part of the Affordable Care Act.
  59. 10-15-10
    Zoretic named Chairman of the Board of Directors for Eastern Virginia Medical School Health Services
    Zoretic named Chairman of the Board of Directors for Eastern Virginia Medical School Health Services
  60. 04-15-10
    Amerigroup Joins 2010 FORTUNE 500

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