Dear WellPoint family,
As I travel around the world meeting with customers and partners, I hear about what people are challenged with, what is new and exciting and what changes they would like to see. Over the last several months, I’ve been looking for new ways to quickly gather and share information about what’s happening in our industry as well as what’s happening at WellPoint and I have been pleased to see the quality of information being communicated through new online channels.
For instance, I always enjoy reading Nissa Darbonne of Oil and Gas Investor’s blog http://blogs.oilandgasinvestor.com/nissa/about-nissa-darbonne/ and have just read Microsoft’s article that says, “research reveals [the oil and gas] industry loses almost a half billion dollars annually due to inefficiencies around finding, using and sharing information among engineers alone” http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/feb09/02-18OGSocialMediaPR.mspx. These new channels have helped me connect with other industry experts, share ideas and learn what professionals like you need to do your job faster and more effectively.
In keeping with our promise to constantly evolve to meet users’ needs, we are launching a new website (August 17, 2009), where we will be hosting a bi-weekly blog. The website will provide new information on products and services, provide easier access to WellPoint subject matter experts, and update you on company news and events. I’m excited about developing our blog; the leadership team and I are committed to delivering, compelling information in bite-size pieces about industry trends and challenges that we feel will be useful, interesting and “share-worthy”.
I hope you’ll take a moment to check out our site, read the blog and add your own thoughts and ideas.
I welcome your comments and look forward to connecting with you online.
Regards,
Rick Slack
President & CEO
WellPoint Systems Inc.
