|Articles|March 1, 2002

WellPoint acquires Houston HMO for its portfolio

Houston - As the health benefits landscape continues to shiftnationwide, WellPoint Health Networks announced at the end of January itsdecision to definitively acquire MethodistCare, the managed care subsidiaryof Methodist Health Care System in Houston.

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