Thought Leadership Podcast Features Premera EVP of Healthcare Services

The Puget Sound Business Journal launched the new season of its podcast Thought Leadership, and Umar Farooq, executive vice president of healthcare services at Premera Blue Cross is the featured guest.

In this latest episode, Farooq, discusses why healthcare affordability is a growing concern for employers. He also delves into Premera Blue Cross’s role in shaping the future of healthcare costs.

“There is significant uncertainty in the benefits around healthcare costs, and that is what we’re solving for with our local employers, our local providers, and really addressing those underlying cost drivers that we’re seeing,” Farooq said.