Pennsylvania Insurance Department sets July hearing for Blue Cross, Highmark deal

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Philadelphia Inquirer, May 13, 2008

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department will hold July hearings on the merger between Highmark and Independence Blue Cross. The three-day hearing is designed to hear from consumers and others about how the consolidation of the two huge insurers will affect the healthcare market.

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