Miaja Cassidy waxaa loo Magacaabay Madaxweyne Ku xigeena Sare iyo Madaxa Guddomiyaha Sharciga ee Blue Cross iyo Blue Shield of Minnesota

EAGAN, Minn. (June 22, 2023) –  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced that Miaja Cassidy has joined the organization’s senior leadership team as chief legal officer. In her role, Cassidy oversees the management of all Blue Cross legal services as well as compliance, audit, and public affairs. The position reports directly to Dana Erickson, company president and CEO.

Cassidy comes to Blue Cross with more than 25 years of experience in risk management, regulatory affairs and compliance, enterprise transformation and general counsel. In addition to her independent consulting work for healthcare clients throughout the country, Cassidy had held various leadership positions at prominent Minnesota-based organizations.

At Medtronic, Cassidy acted as chief compliance officer and led large-scale compliance programs and activities across a global workforce of 90,000 employees. Additionally, she has overseen legal and compliance initiatives for the clinic and pharmacy operations at Target Corp.; served as the chief risk and compliance officer for Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc.; and provided compliance support and legal counsel for Medica, a regional non-profit health plan.

In 2022, Cassidy was recognized for her contributions to the healthcare industry by being named as one of the year's "Notable Women in Law" by Twin Cities Business.

"I am excited to have Miaja join our efforts in building an even more responsive, efficient and high-performing organization that delivers on our promises to ensure that high quality care is accessible and affordable for all," said Erickson. "Miaja is an accomplished leader with a deep understanding of legal and compliance issues throughout the healthcare industry. She is well-known for her highly collaborative style and for delivering optimal results with integrity. I look forward to Miaja playing an integral role in advocating for the interests of our 2.5 million members."
 
Cassiday waxay ka heystaa shahaada heerka kowaad ee ganacsiga, dhaqaalaha; iyo maalgelinta University of Minnesota iyo J.D. from Drake University Law School. Iyada waa saqaale u Hogaansamida Daryeelka Caafimaadka ee la Xaqiijiyey (CHP)iyo u Hogaansamida iyo Anshaxa Shaqaalaha oo la xaqiijiyay (CCEP). Cassidy hadda waxay u shaqaysa guddiyada ennepin Healthcare Research Institute, Steven Rummler Hope Network iyo March of Dimes Minnesota. She is an advisory board member for both OptimEyes AI, a San Diego-based risk modeling software company; and MedBlob, a clinical data platform headquartered in Boston. Cassidy sits on the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group of the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) and Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA).