Becker's Healthcare September 6, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Selling Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana is “completely off the table” for new CEO Bryan Camerlinck, Business Report reported Aug. 29.

In February, BCBS Louisiana tabled plans to be acquired by Elevance Health. The sale faced scrutiny from physicians and state officials.

Mr. Camerlinck was appointed CEO in May in the wake of the scrapped deal. He told Business Records there are no plans to pursue a sale under his watch.

“We’re focused on Louisiana and we’re focused on being independent,” Mr. Camerlinck said. “We’re going to work with our local providers, brokers and community members — which includes the Louisiana Legislature — to remain independent as long as we can.”

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