title: The founding of a Medical Service Bureau in King County, Washington -- 1933.
abstract: The events leading to the establishment of the King County Medical Service Corporation, now King County Medical-Blue Shield, were varied and complex. Under pressure, the King County Medical Society redefined its code of ethics, expanded its view of acceptable practice and gave birth to a major provider of prepaid health care services.
mesh_terms: D054598:Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Plans; D006296:Health Services / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007357:Insurance, Physician Services; D014861:Washington