Got that old need-that-capital blues

Article Abstract:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans can enhance its capital position without having to undergo costly initial public offerings or switching to for-profit status which only connote tedious legal impediments. Non-profit entities can be benefited by selling parts of any of their subsidiaries or they can also issue surplus notes. A merger which entails consolidating capital and administrative functions is another alternative and can be effective from a pricing and service perspective.

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations, Nonprofit Institutions, Finance, Nonprofit organizations, Fraternal organizations

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The blues are learning some new tunes

Article Abstract:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield organizations are dealing with local competition in a variety of ways. Many of the associations have restructured, with new products and services offered. More than half of the members of Blue Cross and Blue Shield are in managed care plans. Some of the association has gone public. Blue Cross of California converted to a for-profit organization and had to transfer $3 billion in assets to charitable foundations in the process.

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Finding opportunities in Medicare coverage

Article Abstract:

The Medicare supplement market is expected to have increased competition in the late 1990s and may cause several smaller insurance companies to leave the health insurance market. Medicare-related health insurance products have been an important source of business for several health insurance companies. Health maintenance organizations provide a major source of competition in this market.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Care Services, Marketing, Medical care, Medicare

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