Thread regarding Centene Corp. layoffs

Bloomberg News seeking info on buyouts for a story

Hi all, I'm Ike Swetlitz, a health journalist with Bloomberg News. I cover health insurance, among other topics.

I've been reading a lot of these posts about the buyouts. I'm trying to learn more, for a story.

If you're interested in speaking with me, I'd be grateful if you could contact me at iswetlitz@bloomberg.net or 630-544-9414 (cell phone - Signal / call / text / etc). You can be anonymous -- I will NOT print your name unless you give me permission. You can also find my contact information on LinkedIn or send me a message there (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ikeswetlitz/)

I'm trying to learn more about how many jobs are being eliminated, and when the buyouts are actually happening (now vs next year).

Thank you!

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, the right to assemble peaceably, and the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

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@b9 You’re funny!

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Post ID: @bc+1kytb39m7

For the sale of the next generation, it is crucial that we not it be the case that jist because someone or some entity is ultra rich and ultra powerful that gives them the right and makes it okay to control others and put fear into them. Our constitution even recognized this and implemented parts of it to protect everyone’s rights as being equal. We cannot and should not be bullied by ultra rich or powerful corporations just because they can…ESPECIALLY when they are acting corruptly.

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Post ID: @bb+1kytb39m7

@OP lol!

In this thread, I'm a6 & as.

And apparently I'm some azzho(???)...which is more amusing than insulting because I thought homegirl was calling me azzyHOE LOL! Clearly LIKE attracts LIKE, girlie.

Anyway, I just went back to reread STL Business Journals (Centene)June 15th & 16th. good stuff there. intro subscription ends tonight for me

Company Policy is still such that I'm supposed to refer all inquiries back to the Media contact person.

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Post ID: @ba+1kytb39m7

@b4 Don't try to gaslight me or hide behind excuses and speculation now. You literally just claimed this was about freedom of speech and said you didn't care about losing your job. So prove it. Reveal your name. Let’s see you be loud, fearless, raw, and uncut.

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Post ID: @b9+1kytb39m7

See everyone, there obviously really are ways to bring down or at least somewhat cripple these large corporations. Or else you would have read so many upset concerns about employees speaking with news media. If corporations were so invincible as they try to make is think, they wouldn’t give a care about employees speaking with news media.

There are several other ways to chip away at their public image and even stock market, if wanted. But they would have you to be in fear and also have you believe that they are invincible. NOT TRUE!!!

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Post ID: @b8+1kytb39m7

@b5 no, don’t claim patience now. Do it! You bold! Make sure to say your name for the record!

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Post ID: @b7+1kytb39m7

This is the second time this guy has posted asking for a story. Everyone keeps talking about freedom of speech and claiming they don't care about losing their jobs. Well, why hasn't anyone reached out to him yet? It's easy to be loud and brave behind a screen. Bring that same energy to the actual story! Reveal your name and don't back down now. Go for it—this is your chance to finally be heard!

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Post ID: @b6+1kytb39m7

@b1 Just be patient, my friend! Patience! It will come. Be patient! :)

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Post ID: @b5+1kytb39m7

@b1 How do you know if we ja e not already. Also, we choose to do it on OUR time, of OUR choosing, NOT yours.

Furthermore, why the threatening behavior and speech. I doubt any non-worker bee on VSP for in fear of layoff would speak the way you do. So, either has to be a Director, Human Resources, or Executive. Fine way to act in such a position. I hope you corporate shills get sued personally, not just the company. It may happen, just watch! Keep smarting off and see! C’mon?!

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Post ID: @b4+1kytb39m7

@b0 don’t make excuses, go live give your name. You bold right?

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Post ID: @b3+1kytb39m7

@b0 don’t make excuses, go live give your name. You old right?

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Post ID: @b2+1kytb39m7

All of you talking about freedom of speech and no fear of termination, we are waiting for you to reach out to this guy. Reveal your name since you are so fearless! Stop hiding behind a screen about Centene, let’s see you go live and get the story out!

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Post ID: @b1+1kytb39m7

Wow! If the last two posts were made by those in either those in “leadership” positions or humans resources, no wonder Centene is circling the drain. So sad!

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Post ID: @b0+1kytb39m7

@ax Then call the guy! What are you waiting for?

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Post ID: @az+1kytb39m7

@aw have you called him yet? You got all that mouth but I bet you haven’t called.

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Post ID: @ay+1kytb39m7

@av This is America! We can talk to anyone we want. Go ahead, terminate me! I don’t care.

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Post ID: @ax+1kytb39m7

@at HaHa! Sounds like you are the one upset. Need a tissue?

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Post ID: @aw+1kytb39m7

Centene employees cannot talk to the media! They will terminate you! Please check the company’s policy and rules.

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Post ID: @av+1kytb39m7

@ak You call the guy and give him a statement. Nobody is stopping you! Cry baby!

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Post ID: @at+1kytb39m7

@OP Best of luck!
https://www.centene.com/media-contact.html

Missouri follows the Employment-At-Will doctrine.

I don't have any info that potentially gives me "whistleblower protection"

Ergo, I have no funds for a 1A legal battle.

I'll be following you on muckrackDOTcom.

I do love me some 1A & 2A, but my Centene $$$ does not go as far as it used to. :(
My little car is just about paid off, but is in no way big enough for me to consider as a future residence.

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Post ID: @as+1kytb39m7

@an

I think you're a joke.

Also, that you're "leadership" or a PR shill here doing their dirty work.
Now make sure to gray out this post, as you've done with all the others, so the + points just happen to end up being exactly the same number as any - points any posts are given!

Boy oh boy, you sure are SLICK!
By golly, nobody can see YOU coming!
Gee wh-z, you sure fooled US!

DumA$$

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Post ID: @ap+1kytb39m7

I think @ak missed a joke.

Anyway, what do you want to know Bloomberg guy?

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Post ID: @an+1kytb39m7

@a6

You seem to be very unnerved about people speaking freely about the VSP bait & switch.

Why the ALL CAPS frenzied insistence that this story only be reported through the spin doctored channels of HR?

Ike is entitled to speak with and report on whomever and whatever he chooses. And he doesn't have to listen to you, obey you, or abide by your tyrannical preferences; nor does anyone else have to do so. People are free to engage in conversation with him about this topic, whether you want them to or not. You don't own people. We have free speech in the USA.

Fu*k your attempts to silence, intimidate, and censor people.
You mess with people's money and livelihoods, VSP or no VSP, people are going to talk.
Don't want people talking? Then maybe treat them fairly, respectfully, and professionally.

If you have nothing to be ashamed of and nothing to hide, then you shouldn't have any problem at all with people discussing what's going on here. The fact that you're so adamantly against having this issue freely aired out in the open, while desperately trying (and failing) to control the narrative, speaks volumes.

You don't get to decide who people speak with, or what they choose to discuss.
You have NO CONTROL over that at all.
: )

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Post ID: @ak+1kytb39m7

Go through the post read about the offshore plans that have been in the works but the affected department (Medicare Config) was not notified unfit after the VSP was closed out that’s where you can start

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Post ID: @ag+1kytb39m7

I'm not authorized to speak to the media (about this topic). I'm supposed to direct all media inquiries to
MEDIA CONTACT:
mediaInquiries@centene.com
~OR~

CENTENE CORP COMM
7700 Forsyth Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-445-0790

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Post ID: @a6+1kytb39m7

We would also like answers to these questions, Ike. If you get any guidance, please let us know.

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