CareFirst Named a 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies Honoree® for the 12th Consecutive Year

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As one of the country’s largest not-for-profit healthcare companies, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) understands the importance of leading with integrity to ensure we are fulfilling our purpose and working toward our mission to ensure that healthcare is accessible to and affordable for our members, employees and communities.

Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, recognized our commitment to integrity by recognizing CareFirst as one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies®. A designation we have held for 12 consecutive years.

“At CareFirst, ethical practices are not just a part of our business strategy. They are embedded in our core values and reflect our dedication to serving our communities responsibly. As we celebrate this remarkable achievement, we reaffirm our pledge to maintain the highest standards of ethics and transparency, ensuring that we continue to be a pillar of trust and excellence in healthcare.”

Brian D. Pieninck, President and CEO of CareFirst.

CareFirst is one of just four companies representing the healthcare insurance industry on the list of 136 organizations spanning 20 countries and 44 industries. The designation recognizes strong corporate culture, business integrity and industry leadership in accountability, transparency and corporate social responsibility, which are CareFirst core values.

Learn more about the designation and other 2024 honorees here.


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