About Us: Our Awards & Recognition

David Holmberg named one of Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People

For a second consecutive year, and the third time overall, David Holmberg, Highmark Health's president and CEO, was recognized as one of the industry's 100 Most Influential People by Modern Healthcare.

Karen Hanlon receives Women Leaders recognition

Karen Hanlon, Highmark Health’s chief operating officer, was recognized by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of its Women Leaders for 2024, a list honoring the most impactful women executives in the health care industry.

Dr. Tony Farah makes list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives

Dr. Tony Farah, chief medical and clinical transformation officer for Highmark Health, was named one of Modern Healthcare's 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives, as chosen by peers and senior editors of Modern Healthcare.

Tom Doran recognized by Pittsburgh Business Times' C-Suite Awards

The C-Suite Awards honor executives who have demonstrated vital leadership and business savvy to guide their companies to success.

Michael Edbauer earned Military Friendly Veteran in Leadership Award

This award honors U.S. military veterans who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to supporting veterans in their communities.

Highmark Inc. scored 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023 — 2024 Corporate Equality Index

The nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Highmark Inc., Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Inc., and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia Inc. all achieved the Top 100 Award for Leader Workplace Inclusion for 2023–2024.

AHN Grove City Hospital receives Rural Health Community Program of the Year Award for telehealth stroke care

AHN Grove City Hospital received the "Pennsylvania Rural Health Community Program of the Year Award," presented by the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health, for the success of its 24/7 tele-stroke program. The service provides access to AHN stroke neurologists — who are based outside of Grove City — to remotely assess and expertly treat hospital patients with acute stroke symptoms.

AHN Wexford Hospital earns prestigious awards for quality, safety, and patient experience

AHN Wexford Hospital was awarded a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a prestigious designation recognizing the hospital's commitment to excellence and its dedication to providing safe, effective, and patient-centered care at the highest level. Wexford Hospital was the only hospital in western Pennsylvania to receive a 5-star rating in 2024.

AHN's Monroeville Surgery Center ranked #1 in Pennsylvania in Newsweek's List of America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers

AHN's Monroeville Surgery Center was once again ranked first in Pennsylvania in Newsweek's latest list of "America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers." AHN's Westmoreland Outpatient Center, Bethel Park Surgery Center, Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion Surgery Center, and North Shore Endoscopy Center also made the annual list.

Predictal wins Pegasystems Innovation Award for transformative health care solutions

enGen's Predictal, a Pegasystems-based clinical solution for utilization, case, and disease management, won Pegasystems' prestigious Innovation Award. This award recognizes Predictal's transformative impact on health care, streamlining complex processes and delivering rapid business value through its efficient management of patient cases, resource utilization, and disease pathways.

enGen earns KLAS Points of Light Award for streamlining prior authorization

enGen received KLAS Research's 2024 Points of Light Award for streamlining prior authorization. This solution, developed in collaboration with payers and providers, uses real-time data exchange for utilization, case, and disease management. This innovation improves data transparency, speeds prior authorization turnaround, and reduces manual tasks, solving a common industry bottleneck.

enGen awarded Pittsburgh Tech Council’s 2024 Tech 50 Innovator Award in MedTech/Life Sciences

The Pittsburgh Technology Council awarded enGen its 2024 Innovator Award in MedTech/Life Sciences. This award recognizes enGen's comprehensive technology solutions for payers and providers, delivering exceptional customer support and quality IT. enGen's collaborative TechOps approach creates convenient experiences, streamlining processes like claims and authorizations for all stakeholders.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Inc. earns 2024 Purposeful Philanthropy Award

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware Inc. was selected as 2024 Purposeful Philanthropy Award winner by Philanthropy Delaware. This prestigious award recognizes organizations that demonstrate impactful, strategic philanthropy, creating lasting, positive change in the community.

Highmark Health earns top scores on Disability Equality Index

The Disability Index® is a leading national benchmark established jointly by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN®. In 2024, for the tenth consecutive year, Highmark Health earned a top score of 100 points.

Highmark Health named Military Friendly Employer for sixth consecutive year

This elite designation is achieved by exceeding Military Friendly standards in hiring and onboarding, opportunity and advancement, culture and commitment, support and retention, policies and compliance, and recruiting and sourcing. For 2024, Highmark Health received a gold rating.

Highmark Health earns Center for Disability Inclusion Seal of Accomplishment

This unique annual Seal of Accomplishment recognizes business and organization partners across the United States who are leaders and influencers in advancing disability inclusion. Recipient companies have committed to, and worked through, the proprietary Disability Inclusion Process, designed by the Center for Disability Inclusion.

Highmark Health listed among Top 50 Employers by Careers & the disABLED Magazine

Readers of Careers & the disABLED magazine were asked to name the employers, both private and public sector, for whom they would most like to work or that they believe would provide a progressive environment for people with disabilities. Highmark Health was listed among the Top 50.

Highmark Health earns recognition as a Certified Age Friendly Employer

The Age-Friendly Institute's non-profit-generating Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE) program is the world's leading certification program that identifies organizations committed to being the best places to work for employees aged 50+.

HM Insurance Group ranked No. 10 in premium size among U.S. stop loss carriers

In 2024, HM Insurance Group was ranked as the tenth largest carrier by premium size among the nation's top stop loss carriers.

HM Insurance Group companies' A ratings reaffirmed by AM Best

HM Life Insurance Company and HM Life Insurance Company of New York were assigned an A rating by AM Best, a global credit rating agency that focuses on the insurance industry. The ratings reflect the level of each company's financial strength and stability.

United Concordia Dental awarded Military Friendly designations from VIQTORY

VIQTORY, a leading veterans' organization, awarded four Military Friendly® designations to United Concordia Dental, including Military Friendly Employer, Military Spouse Friendly Employer, Military Friendly Supplier Diversity Program, and Military Friendly Brand.

United Concordia Dental named a Top Veteran-Friendly Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine

United Concordia Dental's dedication to hiring, supporting, and serving the military and veteran communities earned the company a spot on U.S. Veterans Magazine's 2024 Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly Employers list. This recognition is based on evaluation of the nation's employers, government agencies, and educational institutions to identify the most veteran-friendly organizations supported by their outreach and accessibility efforts.

Dr. Edward Shellard named to Central Penn Business Journal's 2024 Power List for Health Care

Edward Shellard, DMD, president and CEO, United Concordia Dental, was named to Central Penn Business Journal's 2024 Power List for Health Care. The list features individuals who shape central Pennsylvania's communities and influence the quality of life in the region through local health care institutions.