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TL/DR - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has halted the sale of its Louisiana operation to Elevance for the second time due to regulatory and stakeholder concerns. The $2.5 billion deal would be the largest healthcare deal in the state's history, but requires BCBS to reorganize as a for-profit entity, which is causing resistance from state…

Stay Current with Award-Winning Journalism in 2023 This year, the Herald newsroom, known for its first-class journalism, has brought forth an array of significant news, including Jacinda Ardern’s unexpected resignation, the Auckland anniversary floods, Sir James Wallace’s prison sentence, and more. Even the much-anticipated All Blacks' defeat in…