NJ Gov. Phil Murphy Appoints Bill Castner as Gun Safety Advisor
Castner will be the “nexus” of the Murphy administration’s efforts to combat gun violence, the governor said.
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Founded in 1932, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey began as a modest insurance company and quickly grew into the state’s largest healthcare provider, with an iron grip on the market and a knack for navigating the tangled web of American healthcare. Led by notable figures like William Marino and Robert Marino (no relation, just Jersey), the company steered through the stormy seas of healthcare reform with a mix of pragmatism and political savvy. Controversies, such as accusations of prioritizing profits over patients, have periodically surfaced, but Horizon’s dominance remains unchallenged. The company’s legacy is a testament to the art of balancing public service with corporate interest, walking the tightrope of regulation and innovation with a confidence that only decades of near-monopoly can instill. Despite the inevitable bumps in the road, Horizon has managed to keep itself at the center of New Jersey’s healthcare universe, a position it seems unlikely to relinquish anytime soon.
News About Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
New Jersey Lobbyists Spent $90.8 Million in 2017
Last year’s special interests spending total was the second-highest behind the $91.5 million recorded in 2015.
Health Insurer Horizon to Invest $275M Due to New Tax Law
New Jersey’s largest health insurer says it will invest in new initiatives and customer relief as a result of the new federal tax law.
