Blue Cross, Penn system agree to pact
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Independence Blue Cross (Philadelphia, PA) has entered a contract with the University of Pennsylvania Health System to ensure that its 2.8 million area customers will continue to have acces to UP health care.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2000
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Revamping, Aetna to cut 5,000 jobs, drop some subscribers
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Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna Inc. has announced a restructuring plans that includes job cuts of 5,000 positions. The plan, which includes $565 million in fourth-quarter after-tax charges, will cut Aetna US Healthcare's Medicare HMO services in eleven markets.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 2000
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Suit says Cigna misled retirees
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Philadelphia, Penn,-based Cigna Corp. has been sued by a group of 40 South Jersey retirees in a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit, which was filed in Camden County Superior Court, alleges that the company had guaranteed 100% to 200% over 7 to 10 years and regular interest payments on investments.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Inquirer (PA)
Subject: Business, regional
ISSN: 0885-6613
Year: 1999
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