Highmark Health, a health insurer based in Pittsburgh, has recently announced the layoff of 47 employees, including 11 in the central Pennsylvania region. This news comes after 182 layoffs were made in March that included 40 employees in the Harrisburg area. The company stated that these layoffs are part of their efforts to transform and adapt to the changing needs of their members and communities through their Living Health model while maintaining financial stability.
According to a Highmark spokesperson, the company is focused on reinventing its operations to achieve better patient experience, clinician satisfaction, health equity, and outcomes while lowering costs. To accomplish this goal, they are identifying talent gaps and investing in high-demand roles like nursing. They also plan to utilize technologies such as AI to anticipate demand and provide value to consumers.
Despite the recent layoffs, Highmark Health has been actively hiring as well. In 2023, the company hired over 6,100 employees, reflecting a 2% year-over-year growth. They have already hired more than 1,300 employees this year. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, enGen, and Helion. Highmark Inc. and its subsidiaries provide health insurance to 6.9 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia
