Cayla Kelly always knew she wanted to go back to school but never thought it was something she could achieve. When she started her career at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) as a customer service representative, she saw an opportunity to earn her first bachelor’s degree through the company’s tuition reimbursement program.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) has appointed Dr. Amy Helwig as the company’s chief medical officer (CMO). As CMO, Dr. Helwig leads BCBSNE’s clinical and pharmacy initiatives, including strategic oversight of the company’s medical policies and medical review processes. “BCBSNE is so fortunate to have Dr. Helwig on our team,” said Gretchen
Throughout the summer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska’s (BCBSNE) employee resource groups (ERGs) have been actively living out their missions to foster belonging within the company and across the community. Here’s what they have been up to recently: Mental Health Awareness Month To kick off the summer, Possibilities, BCBSNE’s ERG supporting employees of all
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently hosted its fourth annual Belonging at Blue Summit. The week of events celebrates the company's commitment to employee engagement and creating a culture of belonging by providing an opportunity for employees, company leaders and speakers to connect through meaningful discussions. “Employees volunteer to be on the
Gretchen Twohig, executive vice president of provider partnerships and health outcomes at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), and Joni Wheeler, executive vice president of strategic talent and enterprise shared services at BCBSNE, were recently recognized for their dedication to supporting Nebraska communities. In June, Twohig was honored during the Women’s Center for
For the fourth year in a row, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) was one of ten Omaha businesses that hosted a young professionals' career day for 90 high school students selected by the Latino Center of the Midlands (LCM). Nine of those students took part in the day of learning at BCBSNE
In 2020, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) expanded its remote work opportunities to communities across the state. As part of a pilot program, 10 new remote employees joined the company in August 2020 as customer service representatives. Today, approximately 12% of BCBSNE’s workforce is fully remote, spanning various departments across the organization.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) recently hosted an all-female leadership panel. The panel, presented by FORWARD, BCBSNE’s employee resource group (ERG) supporting women in the workplace, featured four female leaders from across the company: Bridget Knaub, director of information services engineering Barb True, vice president of
Through the ups and downs of life, finding the right job that sparks passion in you can be challenging. Terel Dunn has been faced with bumps in his career path, but he has never let any of it deter him. “A while ago I could’ve told you exactly where I was going to be,”
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice, Michael Heavican [left], Emily Marsh [center] and Honorable Robert F. Rossiter Jr. [right], chief judge, United States District Court, District of Nebraska. When students graduate from higher education, there is often anxiety about finding a job they can grow and thrive in. Emily Marsh, corporate counsel at Blue Cross
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