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a comprehensive, public-private partnership to help
address this issue. The WellPoint Action Plan for
the Uninsured aims to ensure universal coverage
for children and provide new and more attractive
options for the working uninsured. This plan reflects
WellPoint’s mission to improve the lives of the people
we serve and the health of our communities.
Leadership transition
In February, I announced my decision to retire
from the day-to-day operations of WellPoint, so
that I can attend to the needs of my family. I will
continue to serve as the Chairman of WellPoint’s
Board of Directors.
I am very pleased that Angela Braly will become
our new President and CEO, effective June 1. We
are fortunate to have a leader of Angela’s caliber
ready to assume the President and CEO position.
Angela has been a trusted and valued colleague,
partnering with me on many strategic initiatives
undertaken by the company over the past two
years. She brings the right combination of intellect,
health policy knowledge, business experience and
strategic vision.
In selecting Angela, the Board has demonstrated
its faith in WellPoint’s strategy, performance,
culture and leadership team. I want to thank
the Board of Directors for their strategic vision
and guidance.
I also want to thank our entire management
team for their outstanding performance in serving
our customers and building our company, and
for their strong expression of support for Angela.
I’m thankful to our dedicated associates for
their loyalty, spirit and commitment to excellence.
And I’m grateful to our customers, shareholders,
and business and community partners for their
support over the years.
I have had the privilege of working as a WellPoint
associate since 1998, and as the CEO since 1999.
Our company has a very bright future with an
excellent strategic road map to help us achieve our
vision of transforming health care and becoming
the most valued company in our industry. We are
well on our way to achieving this vision.
Our goals for WellPoint are to be recognized as
the most trusted choice for consumers and the
leader in affordable quality care.
We know that achieving these goals will not be easy,
and that there is still a great deal of work to do.
But we believe that realizing our vision is possible.
And we believe that a responsible industry leader
should strive for nothing less.
Larry C. Glasscock
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
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