The proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to Elevance Health is off. State Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says his office received word last night from Blue Cross that they decided to withdraw its plan to merge. Temple’s approval was needed for the sale to go through. The commissioner says he received a lot of public input on the proposed transaction.
Willis Knighton Health System is celebrating its 100th birthday and marking the occasion with a new name, and logo. President and CEO Jaf Fielder says the word system implies a building and he says they are much more than a facility, so their new name is Willis-Knighton Health.
For the second year in a row, Ira and Margery Milan are recognized by the Louisiana Family Forum as Louisiana’s Longest Married Couple. Teiko Foxx has more on the loving couple.