February 2nd, 2009

Now that Highmark and Independence Blue cross have (begrudglingly) decided not to merge, people are discussing what the decision means for healthcare and health insurance around the state:

- The Philadelphia Inquirer writes about the fact that Rendell could have applied pressure to the Blues to provide millions of dollars of his funding for his health plan; Cover All Pennsylvanians, promising them that the merger would be granted if they promised such funding. 

- The Inquirer also writes about the Blues’ renewed business plans.

- According to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Highmark still says that it’s not going to compete with IBC.