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Health Insurance Coverage in New York
| Insurance Company | Highmark Blue Shield of Northeastern New York |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| Website | highmark.com |
| Number of Hospitals in Network | 57 |
| Number of Plans Offered | 9 |
3 plans
1 plan
4 plans
1 plan
| Plan Name | Plan Type |
|---|---|
| NA | ACA |
| NA | ACA |
| NA | ACA |
| NA | Specialty |
| NA | Medicare |
| NA | Medicare |
| NA | Medicare |
| NA | Medicare |
| NA | Medicaid |
Succeeded Michael Edbauer as Market President in July 2024. Seasoned healthcare executive with over two decades of experience in the New York market, including 23 years at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in various leadership roles across commercial sales, provider relations, and corporate development. Previously served as senior vice president for corporate development and strategy and chief risk officer and regional president for the Southern Tier Region for Excellus. Began career as a medical technologist. Resident of Western New York. Holds a bachelor of science from Upstate Medical University, an associate of science from Alfred State College, and completed an executive education program from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education.
Promoted to Senior Vice President of Markets, in charge of provider partnership strategy across New York and Highmark's multi-state footprint. Previously served as market president for Highmark Western and Northeastern New York. Was in charge locally of HealthNow's transition to Highmark over the last three years.
Elected to the Board of Directors in March 2024. Visionary leader, three-time author, and CEO of Vision Multi-Media and owner of WUFO 1080 AM radio. First African-American female radio owner in Buffalo. Also CEO and President of the WUFO Black Radio History Collective.
Former CEO of HealthNow New York, continued in the role through the end of 2021 and joined the Board of Directors of Highmark Western and Northeastern New York in 2022. Led HealthNow during the affiliation with Highmark.
Formerly HealthNow's senior vice president and chief marketing officer, stepped into a new role overseeing New York-based community affairs and charitable giving after the affiliation.
Appointed to her current role in August 2024. [5, 6] Has over two decades of experience in the New York market. [5, 6] Brings 23 years' experience from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, where she held various leadership roles across commercial sales, provider relations, and corporate development. [5, 6] Most recently served as senior vice president for corporate development and strategy and chief risk officer and previously served as regional president for the Southern Tier Region for Excellus. [5] Began her career as a medical technologist. [5] Received a bachelor of science from Upstate Medical University, an associate of science from Alfred State College and completed an executive education program from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education. [5]
Previously served as market president for Highmark Western and Northeastern New York. [3, 7] Promoted to Senior Vice President of Markets in July 2024. [3, 7] Responsible for leading the delivery system-related performance and strategies in Highmark's New York, Central and Northeastern and Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Delaware markets, including developing strategy, programs, and relationships with provider partners. [3] Was in charge locally of HealthNow's transition to Highmark. [3, 7] Reports to Thomas Doran, President of the Highmark Health Plan. [3]
Elected to the Board of Directors in March 2024. [9] CEO of Vision Multi-Media and owner of WUFO 1080 AM radio. [9] Began her career at WUFO in 1986, becoming the first African-American female radio owner in Buffalo. [9] Has owned and operated four children's clothing stores. [9] Author and working on her first movie. [9] CEO and President of the WUFO Black Radio History Collective. [9]