U.S. Senate Judiciary subcommittee held hearing on proposed merger
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights held a hearing this afternoon to discuss the proposed merger between Highmark and IBC, titled “Consolidation in The Pennsylvania Health Insurance Industry: The Right Prescription?”
Philadelphia Inquirer: Hearing on Blues merger gets arcane
In Sunday’s Philadelphia Inquirer, reporter Jane M. Von Bergen gave an animated recap of the hearings on the proposed Independence Blue Cross – Highmark merger.
Philly Inquirer: What would happen if the merger is allowed?
The Philadelphia Inquirer relates some snippets from the testimonies of those who spoke at last week’s merger hearings in Philadelphia.
Highmark-IBC merger: the talk of the healthcare community
A run-down of articles from around the state that discuss the Highmark-IBC merger hearings.
Patient/Physician alliance leader: Proposed insurance companies’ merger is “worst thing” for PA
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review examines the potential ramifications of a merger between Independence Blue Cross and Highmark Inc.
Autism, PHC4 bills and the budget
An update on the healthcare bills’ merry-go-round existence.
UPDATE: Autism coverage bill and Highmark-IBC merger
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette provides an update on the progression of a bill that would provide for autism services and oversight of a potential health insurance company merger.
UPDATES: AP reports on the Blues merger and autism mandate
Senate committee approves bill that would provide oversight for health insurance companie merger, and mandate coverage for autism services.
Groups call for consumer advocate review of proposed insurance company merger
The Associated Press reports on Pennsylvanians’ reactions to the proposed merger of the state’s two largest health insurance companies.