Becker's Healthcare October 31, 2025
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield confirmed it is exploring an affiliation with Cambia Health Solutions, The Arkansas Democrat Gazette reported Oct. 30.
A spokesperson for Arkansas BCBS told the news outlet the “strategic affiliation agreement” the company is considering is not a merger or acquisition. The affiliation model would be designed to “retain local presence and governance while also providing potential for faster innovation and the cost benefits of shared resources.”
Arkansas Business reported in January that Arkansas BCBS was pursuing an agreement with Portland, Ore.-based Cambia, the parent company of Regence BlueShield, which operates in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah. Reports of the potential deal came after Arkansas BCBS recorded a loss of...
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