FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CorVel Corporation (NASDAQ: CRVL) announced the results for the quarter ended December 31, 2023. Revenues for the quarter were $202 million, an increase from $179 million in the December quarter of 2022. Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.99, compared to $0.96 in the same quarter of the prior year.
Revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2023 were $588 million, compared to $533 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2022. Earnings per share for the nine months ended December 31, 2023, were $3.27, compared to $2.73 for the same nine-month period in 2022.
The 2023 calendar year ended with a 34% increase in new business sold with balanced bookings in the Network Solutions and Patient Management business. Customer retention, as measured by Gross Revenue Retention for the year, was 95%, while Net Revenue Retention was 108%. CorVel’s practical application of advanced technology and the corresponding program impact drive improved retention in a market with increased churn.
The Company’s payment integrity services have garnered significant attention from large payors and platform vendors seeking proven solutions to address the meaningful growth in medical care ratios. In addition to enhancing current offerings, CERIS has expanded the teams responsible for launching additional reviews in the market.
The implementation of generative AI initiatives has been proven to boost the efficiency and effectiveness of both the P&C and Commercial Claims teams. These updates have gradually reduced time spent on routine tasks, thus creating more time for essential activities that require critical thinking, directly impacting the user experience and results achieved.
About CorVel
CorVel Corporation applies technology including artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing to enhance the managing of episodes of care and the related health care costs. We partner with employers, third-party administrators, insurance companies and government agencies in managing workers’ compensation and health, auto and liability services. Our diverse suite of solutions combines our integrated technologies with a human touch. CorVel's customized services, delivered locally, are backed by a national team to support clients as well as their customers and patients.
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CorVel Corporation Quarterly Results – Income Statement Quarters and Nine months Ended December 31, 2023 (unaudited) and December 31, 2022 (unaudited)
Quarter Ended
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Revenues
$
202,303,000
$
179,386,000
Cost of revenues
160,143,000
139,041,000
Gross profit
42,160,000
40,345,000
General and administrative
19,798,000
18,128,000
Income from operations
22,362,000
22,217,000
Income tax provision
5,267,000
5,368,000
Net income
$
17,095,000
$
16,849,000
Earnings Per Share:
Basic
$
1.00
$
0.98
Diluted
$
0.99
$
0.96
Weighted Shares
Basic
17,106,000
17,245,000
Diluted
17,326,000
17,487,000
Nine Months Ended
December 31, 2023
December 31, 2022
Revenues
$
588,078,000
$
533,119,000
Cost of revenues
459,788,000
416,811,000
Gross profit
128,290,000
116,308,000
General and administrative
55,786,000
54,347,000
Income from operations
72,504,000
61,961,000
Income tax provision
15,706,000
13,765,000
Net income
$
56,798,000
$
48,196,000
Earnings Per Share:
Basic
$
3.32
$
2.77
Diluted
$
3.27
$
2.73
Weighted Shares
Basic
17,124,000
17,379,000
Diluted
17,352,000
17,647,000
CorVel Corporation Quarterly Results – Condensed Balance Sheet December 31, 2023 (unaudited) and March 31, 2023
CorVel Corporation is engaged in applying technology, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing designed to address the management of episodes of care and the related health-care costs. The Company's services include claims management, bill review, preferred provider networks, utilization management, case management, pharmacy services, directed care, and Medicare services. It partners with employers, third party administrators (TPAs), insurance companies, and government agencies to assist its customers in managing the medical costs of workers compensation, group health, and auto insurance and in monitoring the quality of care provided to claimants. Its network solutions services include professional nurse review, expert fee negotiations, specialty networks, preferred provider organization management, medical bill repricing, automated adjudication, and electronic reimbursement. Its bill review services include coding review and re-bundling.