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Business Digest: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee promotes Jennifer Butler as vice president of application development

BCBS promotes Butler to VP

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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has selected Jennifer Butler as vice president of application development.

Butler will provide senior level leadership in application development and maintenance across all systems and technology platforms. She will report to Nick Coussoule, senior vice president and chief information officer.

“Jennifer has more than 25 years of experience in systems and technology along with a far-reaching and working knowledge of health plans,” said Coussoule. “Her history and leadership will benefit BlueCross’ ongoing efforts to use technology to help manage costs, drive quality and improve service for our 3 million members.”

Butler most recently served as vice president of health plan solutions at Highmark Health Solutions, the BlueCross BlueShield affiliate in western Pennsylvania. She was responsible for the core administrative processing suite including EDI, sales, client management, membership and claims and billing.