In a push to regain Wall Street's affection, Humana is forging ahead with its insurance business. But some critics wonder if the growing emphasis on health plans is at the expense of the company's hospital division. Humana recently expanded its reach into Chicago, where it bought both a health plan and a hospital. In Florida, Humana's push to expand its insurance presence in a number of markets already is under way.
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