Because I am starting with a new team this week in Wyoming, I began my day with a meet and greet where I talked a little with Rick, the CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, who told me a little more about the company and the culture here. I was then given a tour and introduced to some people on the team I will be spending some time with this week by Connie, who is serving as my lead. Today was spend with Andrea, who I shadowed as she went to meetings for the majority of the day. It is interesting getting this new perspective from the side of the clients after working in Pittsburgh with HMHS. A lot of work being done right now is to help in the transformation process as we assimilate BCBSWY to the platform. It is a very interesting environment, always playing old blues and western music in their small office; much different from Pittsburgh.
After having meetings all day, the CEO Rick invited me to go on a hike to hidden falls with his wife, himself, and the COO Diane, which was very nice. There we got to know each other a bit better and I got to have an even better feel for the culture of the company and Wyoming at large- not to mention getting a great hike in! The people here have been very nice and welcoming, and I look forward to spending more time with them as the week progresses.