Key Takeaways Humana raised its full-year outlook as it anticipates a smaller decline in Medicare Advantage membership than originally expected.The health insurance provider also sees a bigger gain in patient growth at its CenterWell Primary Care centers.

Humana Inc. raised its profit guidance for the year on Wednesday, bucking a trend in the US health insurance industry after most other companies cut their forecasts in recent months.

Humana raised its annual profit forecast after beating quarterly estimates on Wednesday, as the U.S. health insurer succeeded in keeping its medical costs in check, in contrast to several of its rivals who recently slashed their expectations.