Becker's Healthcare September 27, 2022
Jakob Emerson

Most of the nation’s largest health payers have a single CEO at the helm and operate under one name across many states. In contrast, Blue Cross and Blue Shield payers function as smaller, independent companies, though they are often the largest insurer within their respective state.

Meet the individuals leading the BCBS affiliates in the *Midwest:

BCBS of Illinois
Stephen Harris has been president of the company since March 2022. Previously, he led Medicaid operations at parent company Health Care Service Corp. and was regional vice president of health plan operations at Molina Healthcare.

Wellmark BCBS (Iowa and South Dakota)
Cory Harris has been CEO of the company since 2021 after being promoted from president and COO. He first joined the organization...

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