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Blue Cross , UNC Health ink new contractBlue Cross and


Blue Cross , UNC Health ink new contract
Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the UNC Health Care System announced today that they've agreed on terms of a new contract, avoiding potential disruptions for patients.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Administrative Costs Were 9.2% of Premium in 2010
Administrative expenses of Blue Cross Blue Shield plans fell to 9.2% of premiums and equivalents in 2010, compared with 9.7% in 2009 and 9.9% in 2007. The per member per month cost growth of 1.0% compared with 2.5% last year.

Blue Cross says Del. law threatens Highmark deal
Representatives of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware urged state lawmakers on Wednesday to change a 2004 law that Blue Cross claims could endanger its proposed affiliation with Pennsylvania-based Highmark Inc.

Blue Cross, UNC agree on contract
The new pact between Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the UNC Health Care System should avoid disruptions in the care of patients with Blue Cross coverage. 1B


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