A Tennessee Insurer Uses Its Monopoly To Deliver Bargain Premiums
BlueCross BlueShield's near dominance and hospitals' lack of negotiating clout are key reasons Chattanooga has among the lowest priced coverage in the nation.
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BlueCross BlueShield's near dominance and hospitals' lack of negotiating clout are key reasons Chattanooga has among the lowest priced coverage in the nation.
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