title: Blue on Blues.
abstract: Activists and regulators won't let Blue Cross & Blue Shield plans forget their roots. In fact, when these historic not-for-profits announce intentions to merge with other Blues or go for-profit, states demand repayment for years of foregone taxes. Charity has become the spoiler, dashing deal after deal.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Edlin
mesh_terms: D054598:Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Plans / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002608:Charities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004465:Economic Competition / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D019981:Health Care Sector / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000639:trends; D007343:Insurance Carriers / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009935:Organizational Affiliation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009939:Organizations, Nonprofit; D019464:Tax Exemption / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States