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Strategic Business Development

At Highmark Health and our portfolio of businesses and affiliates, our mission is to create remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Strategic Business Development supports that mission by strengthening relationships, partnerships, and supply chain solutions that help us serve the communities where our patients, customers, and partners live, learn, and work.

We work to build mutually beneficial relationships with qualified businesses including small and disadvantage businesses that bring innovation, operational excellence, and value to our enterprise. Through a resilient and community-centered supply chain, we help support the delivery of high-quality healthcare solutions while fostering long-term economic opportunity.

Strategic Business Development is a core component of how Highmark Health strengthens enterprise partnerships and advances operational excellence by helping to:

  • Strengthen supply chain resilience
  • Drive innovation and competitive advantage
  • Expand economic opportunity in the communities we serve
  • Foster stronger business partnerships across our enterprise
  • Support sustainable and inclusive economic growth

Highmark Health is committed to fair and open competition through a strategic supplier engagement process that supports qualified businesses and strengthens enterprise partnerships.

Leadership Commitment

“At Highmark Health, we recognize that strong supplier partnerships contribute to stronger businesses, healthier communities, and more innovative solutions for the people we serve.”

David Holmberg
CEO Highmark Health

Our Impact

Our Economic Impact Report highlights the measurable outcomes, partnerships, and engagement efforts that help support Highmark Health’s Strategic Business Development priorities.

Learn more about our Economic Impact Report.

Ready to Partner With Us?

Highmark Health welcomes businesses interested in supporting our enterprise operations and strategic initiatives to explore partnership opportunities and register within our Supplier Gateway. We encourage businesses, including qualified disadvantaged suppliers, to complete the steps below to increase visibility and engagement opportunities across our enterprise.

  • Step 1: Certification
    We encourage businesses to obtain applicable third-party certifications that help identify supplier classifications and support participation within Strategic Business Development engagement efforts.
  • Step 2: Register
    Complete your company profile through our Supplier Gateway.
  • Step 3: Engagement
    Our team reviews supplier capabilities and works to align potential opportunities with sourcing and business needs across the enterprise.

Certifications Accepted

Additional nationally recognized third-party certifications, as applicable.

Areas of Interest

  • Technology & Digital Solutions
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Medical Devices & Healthcare Services
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Facilities & Construction
  • Logistics & Distribution
  • Community-Based Services

Contact us at businessdevelopment@highmark.com.

2025 Strategic Business Development Micro-Conference

2025 Strategic Business Development Micro-Conference

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