Six healthcare payers or health systems with integrated health plans were among 136 companies honored as the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute, a company that defines and measures corporate ethical standards.
The 16th annual list, released March 15, recognizes companies "that have demonstrated a commitment to ethical business practices through programs that positively impact employees, communities and broader stakeholders, and contribute to sustainable and profitable long-term business performance."
The six healthcare payers or health systems with an integrated insurance business that made the list for 2022:
- Blue Shield of California
- Cambia Health Solutions
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Health Care Service Corp.
- Kaiser Permanente (Oakland, Calif.)
- UPMC (Pittsburgh)