PITTSBURGH (PRWEB)
July 28, 2022
Highmark Health and affiliates Highmark Inc. and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) announced today appointments to and retirements from their boards of directors, effective immediately.
Joining the Highmark Health board of directors is Frank Perryman, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Perryman Company, a privately held global supplier of titanium products. Mr. Perryman has spent his entire career in the titanium industry with more than 32 years working in the medical and aerospace industries. Through Mr. Perryman’s leadership, the company has become a leading supplier of titanium products and medical contract manufacturing in numerous segments, including material and product supply for the orthopedic, trauma, spinal, and harmonic markets.
“Frank’s remarkable vision transformed a small business in Pennsylvania into the world’s fifth largest producer of titanium,” shared Joseph Guyaux, chairman of the board of Highmark Health. “We look forward to having his expertise and leadership on the Highmark Health board as we continue on our journey to transform health care.”
Dr. Hilary Link, president of Allegheny College, is joining the Highmark Inc. board of directors. Dr. Link has more than 20 years of experience across a broad range of institutions of higher education, from large public and private universities to small private colleges. She has built programs, increased resources, enhanced institutional visibility, and created innovative interdisciplinary and experiential approaches to education.
“We’re looking forward to Hilary’s contributions to the Highmark Inc. board of directors,” shared David Holmberg, President and CEO of Highmark Health and chairman of the board for Highmark Inc. “Her extensive experience in the education field is pivotal as we prepare for the future of our organization and improving the health care experience for all.”
Victor A. Roque, Esq., a former executive with Duquesne Light Company, retired from the Highmark Inc. board after 19 years of service and the AHN board after 11 years of service. Leo W. Gerard, retired President of United Steelworkers, is also retiring after serving for 3 years on the Highmark Health board. The Highmark Health enterprise thanks both Victor and Leo for their dedication to their respective boards and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.
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About Highmark Health
Highmark Health, a Pittsburgh, PA-based enterprise that employs more than 37,000 people who serve millions of Americans across the country, is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, and enGen. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates provide health insurance to approximately 6.8 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware and New York as well as dental insurance, and related health products through a national network of diversified businesses. Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network comprised of 14 hospitals, more than 2,500 affiliated physicians, ambulatory surgery centers, an employed physician organization, home and community-based health services, a research institute, a group purchasing organization, and health and wellness pavilions in western Pennsylvania. Founded in 2014 as HM Health Solutions (HMHS), enGen is a wholly owned subsidiary of Highmark Health whose dynamic ecosystem of smart automation, and technology supports and streamlines complex operations for health plans and their provider partners. Lumevity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Highmark Health, helps companies transform in ways that drive direct financial benefits while improving quality and increasing employee engagement. To learn more, visit http://www.highmarkhealth.org.
About Highmark Inc.
One of America’s leading health insurance organizations and an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Highmark Inc. (the Health Plan) and its affiliated health plans (collectively, the Health Plans) work passionately to deliver high-quality, accessible, understandable, and affordable experiences, outcomes, and solutions to customers. As the fourth-largest overall Blue Cross Blue Shield-affiliated organization, Highmark Inc. and its Blue-branded affiliates proudly cover the insurance needs of more than 6 million members in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York and West Virginia. Its diversified businesses serve group customer and individual needs across the United States through dental insurance and other related businesses. For more information, visit http://www.highmark.com.
About Allegheny Health Network
Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org) is an integrated health care delivery system serving the greater Western Pennsylvania region. The network is composed of 14 hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, Health + Wellness Pavilions, an employed physician organization, home- and community-based health services, a research institute, and a group purchasing organization. AHN provides patients with access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services, including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, cardiovascular disease, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, women’s health, diabetes and more. AHN employs approximately 21,000 people, has more than 2,500 physicians on its medical staff, and serves as a clinical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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