Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico announces new president and chief operating officer.ALBUQUERQUE Albuquerque (ăl`bəkûr'kē), city (1990 pop. 384,736), seat of Bernalillo co., W central N.Mex., on the upper Rio Grande; inc. 1890. , N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 6, 1996--Norman P. Becker has been named president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Shield A US not-for-profit health care insurer that is a reimbursement intermediary for physicians. Cf Blue Cross. of New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). and its subsidiary, HMO HMO health maintenance organization. HMO n. A corporation that is financed by insurance premiums and has member physicians and professional staff who provide curative and preventive medicine within certain financial, New Mexico. He also has been named to the company's board of directors. The appointments were announced today by Lee Bray, chairman of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico board. Bray said Becker's new position gives him the responsibility for directing the health management companies' operations, including enrollment growth and financial performance. "Norm has a strong focus on customer needs along with the commitment and expertise to achieve customer expectations." Bray said. "This is a new chapter in our continuing desire to give consumers and employers access to quality health care at affordable prices." Becker joined the company March 1, 1996, as regional vice president. Prior to joining the company he held a similar post with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nevada for six years. From 1982 to 1990 Becker was director of group sales Group sales Block sale (of large amounts) of securities to institutional investors. group sales The distribution of a new security issue to institutional clients. for Rocky Mountain Life. He served as a consultant to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico from 1979 to 1982. "It is good to be back in New Mexico. I look forward to meeting the many challenges that the health care industry is facing and to responding to what our customers and partners want and need," said Becker. "Our employees are dedicated to excellent customer service. With their drive and enthusiasm we are well positioned to meet our goals of serving New Mexico consumers." Becker and his wife, Jolynne have two children, Mallory, 10, and Curtis, 6. CONTACT: BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico, Albuquerque Lynn Pitcher, 505/271-4335 |
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