Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Names JoAnn Cipiti Government Strategic Executive

"I'm thrilled to have JoAnn join the BCBSAZ team in developing the future structure and strategy for acquiring and retaining the government and municipal businesses we serve," said Senior Vice President of Strategy, Sales and Marketing Jeff Stelnik. "JoAnn will play a vital role in collaborating with her fellow colleagues to propel BCBSAZ forward in all efforts related to attracting and serving this important business sector."

Prior to joining BCBSAZ Cipiti has worked for more than 25 years in the insurance industry. Most recently she served as a principal in the Buck Consulting business, a leading human resources and benefits consulting firm in Phoenix. In addition, she has worked in sales and consulting capacities at Aon, Mercy Health Services and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, is the largest Arizona-based health insurance company. The not-for-profit company was founded in 1939 and provides health insurance products, services or networks to nearly 1.2 million individuals. With offices in Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson and the East Valley, the company employs 1,400 Arizonans. For information about BCBSAZ and its HealthyBlue program, an integrated program of tools, resources and services that can help Arizonans live a healthier lifestyle, visit azblue.com/HealthyBlue.

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