WageWorks(R), the leader in consumer health spending
management, announced today the appointment of Bruce Bodaken to its
board of directors.
Mr. Bodaken brings significant health care industry expertise to WageWorks as the company continues to expand its leadership in health care spending management. He currently serves as chairman, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California. During his five-year tenure as CEO, Blue Shield of California has been the fastest growing health plan in the state, with membership more than doubling and revenue increasing from $3 billion to nearly $7 billion.
Mr. Bodaken serves on the boards of the California Business Roundtable, America's Health Insurance Plans, and the University of California, Berkeley's Health Services Management Program. He is also a member of the UCSF School of Pharmacy Dean's Board of Advisors.
"WageWorks is positioned for significant continued growth in the health care market," says Bodaken. "As employers and individuals continue to seek ways to more effectively manage health care costs, WageWorks has focused on providing products, services and tools that significantly enhance the administration of health care spending accounts."
"The tremendous health care knowledge and experience that Bruce brings will play a key role in WageWorks' continued growth," says Scott Halstead, CEO of WageWorks. "We are pleased that an individual with such outstanding credentials has chosen to be a part of shaping our future."
About WageWorks
WageWorks is the leader in consumer health spending management. The Company works directly with companies and consumers, as well as with leading financial institutions, health plans and health providers to enable widespread participation in tax-advantaged spending and savings accounts. Today, WageWorks' solutions span all key health spending accounts, such as FSA, HSA and HRA, as well as highly-valued employee benefits such as transit and parking programs, dependent care, tuition assistance, adoption reimbursement, COBRA and more. Leading employers such as Bank of America, Bank of New York, Ernst & Young, LLP, Limited Brands, Pfizer Inc., Pitney Bowes, the State of New York, Tribune Company, Union Pacific Corporation and United States Postal Service have sought out WageWorks to provide spending account solutions for their employees. In October, WageWorks was named to the 2005 Inc. 500 list of the nation's fastest growing private companies. WageWorks is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices in Chicago, Mequon, WI, New York, Phoenix, Troy, MI and Washington D.C. For more information, please visit the web site at www.wageworks.com, email WageWorks at info@wageworks.com or call 866-602-3887.
Mr. Bodaken brings significant health care industry expertise to WageWorks as the company continues to expand its leadership in health care spending management. He currently serves as chairman, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California. During his five-year tenure as CEO, Blue Shield of California has been the fastest growing health plan in the state, with membership more than doubling and revenue increasing from $3 billion to nearly $7 billion.
Mr. Bodaken serves on the boards of the California Business Roundtable, America's Health Insurance Plans, and the University of California, Berkeley's Health Services Management Program. He is also a member of the UCSF School of Pharmacy Dean's Board of Advisors.
"WageWorks is positioned for significant continued growth in the health care market," says Bodaken. "As employers and individuals continue to seek ways to more effectively manage health care costs, WageWorks has focused on providing products, services and tools that significantly enhance the administration of health care spending accounts."
"The tremendous health care knowledge and experience that Bruce brings will play a key role in WageWorks' continued growth," says Scott Halstead, CEO of WageWorks. "We are pleased that an individual with such outstanding credentials has chosen to be a part of shaping our future."
About WageWorks
WageWorks is the leader in consumer health spending management. The Company works directly with companies and consumers, as well as with leading financial institutions, health plans and health providers to enable widespread participation in tax-advantaged spending and savings accounts. Today, WageWorks' solutions span all key health spending accounts, such as FSA, HSA and HRA, as well as highly-valued employee benefits such as transit and parking programs, dependent care, tuition assistance, adoption reimbursement, COBRA and more. Leading employers such as Bank of America, Bank of New York, Ernst & Young, LLP, Limited Brands, Pfizer Inc., Pitney Bowes, the State of New York, Tribune Company, Union Pacific Corporation and United States Postal Service have sought out WageWorks to provide spending account solutions for their employees. In October, WageWorks was named to the 2005 Inc. 500 list of the nation's fastest growing private companies. WageWorks is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices in Chicago, Mequon, WI, New York, Phoenix, Troy, MI and Washington D.C. For more information, please visit the web site at www.wageworks.com, email WageWorks at info@wageworks.com or call 866-602-3887.
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