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Monday, March 18, 2013  The bill lets the state's largest health insurer transform into a customer-owned nonprofit and ends its tax-exempt status.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Traverse Health Clinic was honored today with a $100,000 award from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

Monday, November 19, 2012  Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette testified today before the House Insurance Committee, urging support to protect current and future Blue Cross assets for taxpayers as well as stronger protections for seniors in the proposed conversion of Blue Cross.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The state Senate is poised to consider a proposed overhaul of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan after legislation was approved by a committee.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  A Senate panel is expected to discuss legislation aimed at overhauling Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has proposed overhauling Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, including ending the nonprofit health insurer's tax exempt status and aligning it with competitors across the state.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will move their sales and service center to downtown Traverse City.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  An Elk Rapids student needs our votes for statewide competition.

Monday, November 28, 2011  A northern Michigan clinic received a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as a means to support some of its patients.

Monday, November 15, 2010  It's a tough decision to go without health insurance and as the unemployment rate rises, it seems to be the only option for many people in Northern Michigan.

Friday, September 17, 2010  The Michigan attorney general's office has sued Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and a state regulator over rate changes for some customers who buy insurance coverage to supplement Medicare.

Sunday, March 21, 2010  Health and Wellness are the topics of the day, with three different guests on "Chamber Connections."

Monday, February 08, 2010  Health and Human Services' Sebelius seeks justification for Anthem health insurance rate hike

Monday, February 01, 2010  LIVE LINKS is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the state

Thursday, January 28, 2010  The University of Michigan Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan are backing an effort to try to reduce the revolving door that sees many hospital patients readmitted after discharge