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Cambia Forges Partnership with Blue Cross of North Carolina

Two health-care giants, Cambia Health Solutions in Portland and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina in Durham, announced a partnership agreement on Tuesday that’s designed to save money and spur innovation.

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Lynne Terry

Consumers Union Questions Record Surplus

Regence is one of seven Blue Cross plans the consumer group accuses of hoarding a record surplus while drastically raising rates

July 29, 2010 -- Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance companies across the country have defended record surplus levels showcased in a Consumers Union report last week, and Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon is no exception.

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David Rosenfeld

Coming Down on Anthem Blue Cross in California

Two LA Times stories investigate the financing and regulatory malfeasance of Anthem and parent Wellpoint

February 24, 2010 -- The recent focus on Anthem Blue Cross in California for excessive rate increases mirrors much of our reporting at The Lund Report about premium increases in Oregon.

Today, WellPoint CEO Angela Braly faced questioning by Congress. And yesterday an LA Times article focused attention on Anthem's financial arrangements with its Wall Street masters. Another Times article documents alleged regulatory violations by California's largest insurer.

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The Lund Report