Blue Cross of Idaho has appointed Paul Zurlo as its next President and CEO, with current CEO Charlene Maher transitioning to an advisory role. Zurlo, who has been with the company since 2016 and previously served as President of Health Markets, aims to lead the organization through a transformative change in the healthcare industry. Headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, the Blue Cross of Idaho serves approximately 577,800 members.
Blue Cross of Idaho has announced the appointment of Paul Zurlo as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. The current CEO, Charlene Maher, will step down from her role on January 1st and will continue to serve in an advisory capacity until 2024, according to a press release shared with Becker’s on May 12th.
Paul Zurlo has been a part of Blue Cross of Idaho since 2016, and his most recent position was President of Health Markets. Before joining Blue Cross of Idaho, Zurlo held the position of Vice President of Business Development at EmblemHealth. He also has a wealth of experience from his leadership roles at Pfizer, WellPoint, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield.
In the press release, Mr. Zurlo expressed his confidence in Blue Cross of Idaho’s ability to navigate the rapid changes in the healthcare industry over the past decade. He believes that the company can continue to fulfill its mission in Idaho and lead the way in driving transformational change in the Pacific Northwest.
Blue Cross of Idaho, with its headquarters located in Meridian, serves a substantial membership base of 577,800 individuals.
