Here are five payers that posted profits of at least $1 billion in the most recent quarter:
1. UnitedHealth: $6.6 billion
2. Anthem: $2.3 billion
3. Cigna: $1.8 billion
4. Humana: $1.8 billion
5. Centene Corp. $1.2 billion
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