MIKE UNHJEM
Forum emphasis was an injustice 
The Forum’s focus on negative events in recent years led to a short-sighted article (Sept. 14) reporting the unfortunate passing of Mike Unhjem, “Former BCBS head Mike Unhjem found dead at home.”
By Joseph A. Turman II , September 24, 2010
Forum editors need sensitivity training
Is it really necessary to mention a 2006 DWI arrest in the death notice for a community leader?
By Cari Golden , September 19, 2010
Forum should be embarrassed
The Sept. 14 article on Michael Unhjem is an embarrassment to The Forum.
By the Rev. Nancy K. Young , September 19, 2010
Von Pinnon: Unhjem's past pertinent in the story of his death
The Forum received a fair amount of criticism last week for our reporting on the death of former Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Mike Unhjem.
By Matt Von Pinnon , September 19, 2010
Forum editorial: Unhjem’s laudable legacy
The tragic death earlier this week of Mike Unhjem should not, in any way, detract from an extraordinary life of significant accomplishments.
September 17, 2010
Unhjem autopsy expected late this week
Fargo police expect to release autopsy results for former Blue Cross Blue Shield president and CEO Michael Unhjem later this week.
By Forum staff reports , September 16, 2010
Friends recall Unhjem's community work
Michael Unhjem was widely known in his former role as president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, but following his death Monday, friends and colleagues were also remembering his vast work in the community.
By Heidi Shaffer , September 15, 2010
Former BCBS head Mike Unhjem found dead at home
The former head of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, who resigned amid controversy from a 2009 trip to the Grand Cayman Islands, is dead.
By Heidi Shaffer , September 14, 2010
Unhjem back in business as consultant
The former Blue Cross Blue Shield executive dismissed after a sales reward trip in 2009 says he never left FargoFor the record, Mike Unhjem never left Fargo. The ousted president of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota said many people thought he moved away a year ago when a Florida-based health management firm announced his election to its board. But Unhjem is still here, and he’s back in business.
By Mike Nowatzki , August 09, 2010
Health Integrated board elects former Blues president
Mike Unhjem, former president and chief executive officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, has been unanimously elected to the board of Health Integrated Inc.
By Forum staff reports , July 21, 2009
Dems’ tax bill aimed at BCBS stalls
BISMARCK – House Republicans on Wednesday resisted a delayed bill to slap a high tax on the $2.2 million severance package of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota’s recently fired CEO.
March 19, 2009
ND Blues chief vows fresh start
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is re-evaluating executive compensation and travel as it works to restore its image following a highly publicized reward trip and severance pay for its ousted top executive.
By Patrick Springer , March 19, 2009
ND bill proposes taxing nonprofit executives making more than $1 million
BISMARCK – Inspired by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, some lawmakers are proposing a special high income tax rate for executives of nonprofit agencies making more than $1 million.
March 18, 2009
McFeely: Bad PR at heart of Blues' problems
So, let’s get this straight. The biggest losers in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota vacation mess are the sales people who’ve had their incentive for winning a free trip taken away.
March 06, 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield ND sales leaders rewarded with trip to Grand Cayman Islands resort
At a time when Blue Cross Blue Shield wants to increase premiums up to 18.3 percent, reports surfaced Wednesday that the health insurer is spending up to $227,500 to send 35 of its employees to the Grand Cayman Islands.
By Patrick Springer , March 05, 2009
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