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THE DISECONOMIES OF BLUE CROSS CONVERSION
Carl Schramm, Schramm & Co., February 7, 2005
"It is unwise to assume that it is necessary for Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans to convert to for-profit enterprises in order to remain competitive in the marketplace, argues Dr. Carl Schramm. In this report, he critically examines the arguments made in favor of these conversions and offers persuasive empirical data and philosophical arguments in favor of retaining a robust nonprofit health care system." BY: Carl Schramm For the Alliance for Advancing Nonprofit Healthcare Washington, DC www.nonprofithealthcare.org (PDF format - click here to download the latest version of acrobat reader)
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