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The story of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland is one of regional consolidation and a long-standing commitment to nonprofit healthcare in the Mid-Atlantic. Today, it operates primarily as CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield , the largest health insurer in Maryland and the surrounding region.

: Under current CEO Brian Pieninck, the company has maintained a 75% commercial market share in Maryland. bcbs maryland

: The two organizations merged to form Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland. The story of Blue Cross Blue Shield of

The "Blues" in Maryland began as two separate entities focused on different parts of medical care: it focused on covering hospital stays.

: Founded in 1937 as Maryland Hospital Service, Inc., it focused on covering hospital stays.