January 2009 - Posts

Approve or Deny Merger: The Story of Two Stacks of Paper
January 20, 2009 12:29 PM by Bob Mitchell

I sure wish I could take a peek inside of Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Joel Ario’s office. Which stack of paper is taller? The one favoring the proposed merger between Pittsburgh-based Highmark, Inc. and Philadelphia-based Independence Blue Cross Read More...

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Health Care Initiatives Will Align Goals for Efficiency, Access and Quality
January 14, 2009 9:53 AM by Bob Mitchell

Health Industry Insights, an IDC company, came out with its top 10 predictions for 2009. I really don't like top 10 predictions, but some of these are interesting. Let me know if you think any, all or none of these predictions will come true. It's your Read More...

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