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Leadership Spotlight: Blue Cross Blue Shield President & CEO Dr. Craig Samitt

Posted by Zach Jenson  |  Wednesday, April 15, 2020

 

Dr. Craig Samitt shares his perspective on leading during the COVID-19 crisis as a CEO and medical doctor with Peter Frosch. In their conversation, Dr. Samitt talks about how Blue Cross Blue Shield plans to transform the American healthcare system, even through a crisis, to ensure a better system for everyone, now and for years to come. 

 

 

 

In Part 2 of their conversation, Dr. Samitt shared with Peter Frosch his ideas around a personalized approach to returning to work and his communications strategy to ensure his team's mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

 

 

Learn more about Dr. Craig Samitt: https://www.bluecrossmn.com/about-us/senior-leadership/craig-e-samitt-md-mba

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