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Strategic Business Development

Highmark Health’s mission is to create a remarkable health experience, freeing people to be their best. Strategic Business Development supports that mission by strengthening relationships, partnerships, and supply chain solutions that empower our portfolio of businesses and affiliates to help the people and communities they serve.

We work to build mutually beneficial relationships with qualified businesses, including small and disadvantaged 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.

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 work and impact by viewing the report.

How We Partner

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.

  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. Accepted certifications include:
  2. Register: Complete your company profile through our Supplier Gateway.
  3. Engagement: Our team reviews supplier capabilities and works to align potential opportunities with sourcing and business needs across the enterprise.

Registration does not guarantee a contract award; however, it provides visibility within our Strategic Business Development process for potential consideration. Areas of interest include:

  • Technology & Digital Solutions
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Medical Devices & Healthcare Services
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Facilities & Construction
  • Logistics & Distribution
  • Community-Based Services
2024 Strategic Business Development Micro-Conference

2024 Strategic Business Development Micro-Conference

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