Survey Methodology and Scope
Forbes conducted an extensive survey reaching over 217,000 employees to evaluate America’s best employers. The assessment focused on midsize companies employing between 1,000 and 5,000 staff members. Participants provided detailed feedback on crucial workplace factors, including compensation packages, working conditions, professional development programs, and career growth possibilities.
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Takes the Lead
Among health insurance providers, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield emerged as the standout performer, securing the eighth position overall in the midsize employer category. This achievement reflects the company’s dedication to maintaining exceptional workplace standards and employee satisfaction levels.
Top-Performing Insurance Providers
Several other notable insurance companies demonstrated strong workplace environments, with Medical Mutual of Ohio and UCare securing impressive positions at 17th and 23rd, respectively. Medica followed closely, ranking 28th, while Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield rounded out the top performers at 45th position.
Regional Leaders and Industry Performance
The rankings revealed strong regional representation across the United States. SelectHealth (92nd) and Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield (112th) demonstrated solid workplace environments, while Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama secured the 122nd position. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and Priority Health also showed competitive workplace standards, ranking 139th and 154th, respectively.
Industry-Wide Excellence
The comprehensive evaluation highlighted several other significant players in the healthcare insurance sector. BlueCross BlueShield of Mississippi (198th), Capital Blue Cross (291st), and Healthfirst (324th) all secured positions in the rankings. WPS Health Solutions and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska completed the list at 362nd and 404th positions, respectively, demonstrating the industry’s broad commitment to workplace quality.
Employee Evaluation Process
The survey’s methodology included a unique feature allowing participants to evaluate their current employer and share insights about companies they had worked for within the previous two years. Additionally, respondents could provide feedback about organizations they were familiar with through industry connections or personal networks, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of workplace environments across the sector.
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