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Centerbridge Partners, L.P. and Highmark Inc. and its subsidiary HVHC complete a transaction in which Centerbridge acquires Davis Vision and minority interest in Visionworks, and Highmark acquires minority interest in the combined Davis Vision/Superior Vision business
HM Home & Community Services launched to assist health insurers and providers improve post-acute care and continuity of care for their members and patients
Highmark Inc. merged with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, extending the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield brand to northeastern and north central Pennsylvania
Highmark Business Solutions formed to provide technology and business solutions to the health insurance industry, later renamed and launched as HM Health Solutions in 2014
Highmark Health launched as new parent of Highmark Inc. and Allegheny Health Network and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates
Allegheny Health Network launched as parent of an integrated health care delivery network that includes eight hospitals; more than 2,500 affiliated physicians; and additional facilities, institutions and services
Highmark Inc. affiliated with Jefferson Regional Medical Center, including Jefferson Hospital; Saint Vincent Health System, including Westfield Memorial Hospital; and West Penn Allegheny Health System, including Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, Canonsburg, Forbes and West Penn Hospitals
Highmark Inc. affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware, later renamed and assuming the trade name Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware
HVHC Inc. rebranded Eye Care Centers of America as Visionworks
HVHC Inc. acquired optical eyewear retailer Eye Care Centers of America
Highmark Inc. entered into joint venture arrangement with Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania to offer joint products through First Priority Health and First Priority Life Insurance Company
Highmark assumed full control of Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield, later renamed and assuming the trade name Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Highmark Inc. first affiliated with Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield
Clarity Vision formed, later renamed HVHC Inc.
Pennsylvania Blue Shield acquired managed vision care provider Davis Vision
Highmark Inc. formed through consolidation of Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Blue Shield
United Concordia Companies established as a subsidiary of Pennsylvania Blue Shield
Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania acquired TransGeneral Life and Casualty Group, later renamed HM Insurance Group
Forbes Hospital founded, later becoming part of West Penn Allegheny Health System and Allegheny Health Network
Jefferson Hospital founded, later becoming part of Allegheny Health Network
Davis Vision incorporated to provide managed vision care programs
Westfield Memorial Hospital (New York) founded, later affiliating with Saint Vincent Hospital and becoming part of Allegheny Health Network
Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Blue Shield entered into joint operating agreement
Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania enrolled first members in northeastern Pennsylvania in the wake of the Great Depression
Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Blue Shield established to operate hospital and professional health service plans in Pennsylvania
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware formed in Wilmington, Delaware
Predecessors to Mountain State Blue Cross Blue Shield founded in West Virginia
Predecessor to the modern Blue Cross Blue Shield organization established in Dallas, Texas
Davis Optical, predecessor to Davis Vision, established as family-owned optical store
Allegheny Valley Hospital founded, later becoming part of West Penn Allegheny Health System and Allegheny Health Network
Canonsburg Hospital founded, later becoming part of West Penn Allegheny Health System and Allegheny Health Network
Homestead Hospital founded, later becoming part of Jefferson Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital founded, later becoming part of Jefferson Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital founded, later becoming part of West Penn Allegheny Health System and Allegheny Health Network
Saint Vincent Hospital founded, later becoming part of Allegheny Health Network
The Western Pennsylvania (West Penn) Hospital founded, later becoming part of West Penn Allegheny Health System and Allegheny Health Network