[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 199 (Monday, December 4, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1159-E1160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING CHARLENE MAHER

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2023

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, since 2016 Charlene Maher has served as the 
president and CEO of Blue Cross of Idaho. Charlene came to Idaho with 
decades of experience in multiple different facets of the healthcare 
industry. This broad range of understanding has made her an invaluable 
asset to the company and to Idaho's larger business community.
  As a trained nurse herself, Charlene is keenly aware of the 
importance of ensuring communities have quality and affordable 
healthcare options. Her innovative approach and her dedication to 
improving access to healthcare for all Idahoans has truly distinguished 
Charlene as a leader in the industry, as evidenced by her seat on the 
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Board of Directors, her time as 
president of the Idaho Association of Health Plans, her participation 
as a member of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 
and her contributions to various other state and national industry 
groups.
  Charlene's contribution to Idaho's healthcare landscape throughout 
her time as CEO of Blue Cross of Idaho has been immense. I am grateful 
for her work and wish her the best of luck in her retirement.

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