N.J., Ohio Blues deals come under renewed scrutiny

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Legislators and consumer groups in New Jersey and Ohio are concerned about the implications of proposed mergers between state Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and investor-owned health partners. Consumer groups in New Jersey are asserting that the merger will limit the nonprofit plan's charitable obligation to the state. Legislators in Ohio are drafting legislation which would require public disclosure of documents related to the merger.

Economic aspects, Acquisitions and mergers, COL, HCA Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ohio, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Inc.

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Connecticut Blues to merge with managed care giant

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut has announced plans to merge with Indianapolis, IN-based managed care giant Anthem Inc. The move will help the state Blues enter the over-65 managed care market at a faster pace than the physician group. The merger is evidence of the growing needs for access to capital and geographical reach of Blue plans.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Inc.

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