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In 1944, the Florida Hospital Service Corporation, the forerunner of Blue Cross of Florida, began operations in Jacksonville, Florida and in 1946, the Florida Medical Services Corporation was formed which would eventually become Blue Shield of Florida.
The two companies merged in 1980 to form Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida.
Les, a former managing editor, insurance, at QuinStreet, has more than 20 years of experience in journalism. In his career, he has covered everything from health insurance to presidential politics.