When it comes to professions and occupations in the world of industries, healthcare is as much like a pulse to the bodies that fill this planet. For Blair Fjeseth, the President and CEO of Mountain Health CO-OP, this heartbeat remains closer to the heart. Her journey into healthcare began at just nine years old when her family faced a crisis: the ill health of her father by kidney failure. He was a special education teacher fighting for his life. Blair’s family lost their health plan eligibility because of pre-existing conditions and went from comfort to instability and vulnerability. “Sadly, I was not alone in this experience; millions of Americans faced the same reality, one that is hard to climb out of,” says Blair
However, Blair never thought that she would take up a career in health insurance. Her career movement was anything but progressive, as she went through several leadership positions in various fields. “What gives me joy and what I am passionate about is building teams and a culture that benefits the greater good,” says Blair. Her entry into the healthcare realm was serendipitous, starting with her involvement in the formation of the National Alliance of State Health CO-OPs (NASHCO) and later collaborating with the founders of the Montana Health CO-OP, now known as Mountain Health CO-OP.
Last modified: August 9, 2024
