Politics & Government
Soon-to-be Former Congressman Altmire Takes Job with Florida Health Insurer
The McCandless Democrat will be working for Florida Blue, the state's version of Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Rep. Jason Altmire, D-McCandless, has accepted a position with Florida Blue, the state's Blue Cross and Blue Shield health insurer, as a senior vice president for public policy, government and community affairs.
, when their two districts were reshaped into one by a GOP redistricting map.
Critz lost the general election to Republican Keith Rothfus.
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"Serving the people of Western Pennsylvania in the United States Congress has been the highest honor of my life," Altmire said in a statement released by Florida Blue. "During the past six years I have worked to represent every constituent in our diverse district and give Western Pennsylvania a voice in Washington."
Altmire was a health care lobbyist for UPMC before his election to Congress in 2006. He is also a graduate of Florida State University and served on the staff of former Florida Rep. Pete Peterson.
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“I am thrilled to join Florida Blue because of its stellar reputation and forward-focused mission—to help people and communities achieve better health," Altmire said in a statement. "At this pivotal time for our nation’s health care system, I look forward to being part of Florida Blue, a thought leader on the cutting edge of health care industry transformation."
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