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  • ANNAPOLIS (AP) | Maryland has received conditional approval by the federal government to operate a state-based health insurance exchange in 2014, Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown announced Monday.

    Health exchange proposal gets boost →

  • "Our progress has been the result of insurance producers, carriers, third-party administrators, health care providers, advocates and consumers coming together to build a marketplace that will best meet the needs of individuals and small businesses throughout Maryland," said Mr. Brown, a Democrat.

    Health exchange proposal gets boost →

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