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.

The Kentucky-based company’s results are a bright spot in what’s otherwise been a gloomy quarter for health insurers. Humana says it has a handle on snowballing medical costs after taking a conservative stance heading into the year.