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’s worsening fortunes have been a bellwether for the industry, as it has struggled with rising medical costs and regulatory issues.

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.