Highmark Health Announces Financial Leadership Transitions at Allegheny Health Network, enGen

Monday, December 11, 2023

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PITTSBURGH, PA (Dec. 11, 2023) - Highmark Health today announced the appointment of new financial leadership at two of its subsidiary organizations, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and enGen.

Brian Devine, currently the chief financial officer for enGen, has been named AHN's new CFO, and Melissa Stephens Williamson, currently the senior vice president for Strategic Programs and Operations for Highmark Health, will succeed Devine as enGen's CFO.

AHN is a western Pennsylvania-based health care provider system, and enGen (formerly HM Health Solutions) is a Pittsburgh-based health technologies company.

As CFO for AHN, Devine will report to AHN president Jim Benedict and oversee the network's financial performance, including direction of its accounting and revenue cycle operations, budget planning, and capital investments. In her new capacity, Stephens Williamson will maintain her responsibilities for Highmark Health strategic enablement & business planning, enterprise program & project management, and technology & operations finance, with dual reporting accountabilities to Karen Hanlon, Highmark Health Chief Operating Officer, and Mick Malec, enGen CEO and Enterprise Technology & Operations Officer.

"Both Brian and Melissa are exceptionally talented and proven financial leaders within the health care industry, and both have a deep understanding of our organization and the challenges and opportunities we face," said Carl Daley, Highmark Health's CFO. "I look forward to collaborating with them in their new roles as we work together to implement our Living Health model by enhancing the consumer experience and creating a more engaging, effective and affordable approach to health care."

In addition to his current role as CFO and Senior Vice President of Finance and Commercialization for enGen, Devine has held several other important leadership positions at AHN, Highmark Inc., and Highmark Health, including Director of the Highmark Health Strategy and Transformation Office; Vice President, Financial Operations for Highmark Health, where he held the role of CFO and Treasurer for the Healthcare@Home business; and Vice President of Finance for AHN.

His career spans more than 20 years, most of it spent at Highmark Health and its subsidiaries.

"At AHN, we are partnering with Highmark Health to build a sustainable, integrated economic model for health care, one that creates better outcomes and better experiences at lower costs," said Benedict. "Brian understands that challenge, and we are excited to have him assume this critical role on our executive leadership team as we continue our efforts to position AHN as a national model and pacesetter for innovative, high-quality and high-value health services."

Devine succeeds James Rohrbaugh, who will be leaving the organization to pursue other opportunities. AHN leaders said they were appreciative of the many contributions made by Rohrbaugh during his time with the organization.

Stephens Williamson joined Highmark Health in 2009 and has led teams in finance, audit, compliance, operations, transformation strategy, customer alignment, and technology for the organization. Prior to her current role, she has held many additional key positions, including enGen CFO & COO, Highmark Inc. Government Compliance Officer, and Gateway Health Chief Compliance Officer. She also is a certified public accountant in Pennsylvania.

"Melissa has been an invaluable member of our enGen operational and financial leadership teams over the years, and we know she will continue to be a key voice and driver of our success as we further develop innovative solutions that enable Highmark and other health plans to optimize revenue, reduce costs, and gain economies of scale," said Malec.

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About AHN

Allegheny Health Network (AHN.org) is an integrated healthcare 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. The Network provides patients with access to a complete spectrum of advanced medical services, including nationally recognized programs for primary and emergency care, trauma care, cardiovascular disease, organ transplantation, cancer care, orthopedic surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, women's health, diabetes, autoimmune disease and more. AHN employs approximately 22,000 people, has more than 2,600 physicians on its medical staff and serves as a clinical campus for Drexel University College of Medicine and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

About enGen

Founded in 2014 as HM Health Solutions, enGen is a wholly owned healthtech subsidiary of Highmark Health. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enGen has more than 6,000 employees and works with health care plans serving more than 11 million members nationwide.