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Commentary: Blues’ merger wrong
Philadelphia Inquirer, September 25, 2008
The proposed merger between Pennsylvania's two largest Blue Cross plans will further limit competition across the state, writes Tom Knox, former CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Pennsylvania and candidate for governor. The best way to lower the rising cost of health-insurance premiums for Pennsylvanians is through increased competition--not less, he adds.
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