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Since joining Blue Shield in 2006 as government affairs director, Weidemanhas played a significant role in Blue Shield's public policy efforts and beenan active participant in this year's health reform debate in Sacramento.
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"Mark has transformed Blue Shield's government affairs operation throughhis excellent judgment, strong negotiating skills, relentless energy, andexceptional relationships on both sides of the aisle," said Epstein.
Prior to joining Blue Shield, Weideman oversaw the lobbying and politicalactivities for AT&T California. He previously was a practicing attorney inthe litigation department of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman and practicedpolitical and healthcare law with the Sacramento firm Wilke, Fleury, Hoffelt,Gould and Birney.
Weideman received his law degree from the University of California,Hastings College of Law and a bachelor's degree with honors from theUniversity of California at Berkeley.
About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California, an independent member of the Blue ShieldAssociation, is a not-for-profit health plan dedicated to providingCalifornians with access to high quality care at a reasonable price. Foundedin 1939, it now has 3.2 million members, 4,500 employees, one of the largestprovider networks and more than 20 office locations, providing a wide range ofcommercial and government products throughout the state. The companycontributes $30 million annually to the Blue Shield of California Foundationto fund nonprofit organizations that improve access to quality health care inCalifornia. Contact your local agent or broker for more information about BlueShield products and services, or visit the Blue Shield web site athttp://www.blueshieldca.com.CONTACT: Ashley Wilkerson Public Affairs Associate (310) 744-2661 [email protected]
SOURCE Blue Shield of California
