California Backs Merger of 2 Giant Blue Cross Plans

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The $14.6 billion merger of health insurance providers, Anthem Health Plan Inc. and Wellpoint Health Networks Inc., has been approved by the California insurance commissioner. The newly merged companies has promised to invest over $200 million in hospital upgrades, managed care, training and improved health care services.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Services information, Medical Service and Health Insurance, Health insurance industry, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts, Service enhancement, Anthem Health Plan Inc.

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Regulator Stalls Blue Cross Deal In California

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Citing risk to consumers and policy holders, California regulator John Garamendi has denied the request for the acquisition of Wellpoint Health Networks by Anthem Health and Life Insurance Company.

Government expenditures, INSURANCE CARRIERS, Insurance industry, Economic policy, Garamendi, John, Anthem Health and Life Insurance Co.

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Clear Channel Loses Case With Rival

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Clear Channel Communications has lost its antitrust case against Jam Productions Ltd. over broadcasting rights for Supercross motorcycle races.

Radio Broadcasting, Television Broadcasting, Contracts & orders received, Television broadcasting stations, Radio broadcasting stations, Contracts & orders let, Radio broadcasting industry, Contracts, Contract agreement, Clear Channel Communications Inc., CCU, Radio/TV/entertainment industry software, Jam Productions Ltd.

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