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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Highmark Inc., announced the appointment of Victor Fields as president and CEO of Highmark Wholecare today. Highmark Wholecare, a leading Medicaid and Medicare insurer, is a community-based, mission-driven health care organization that cares for Pennsylvanians with the greatest need. Ellen Duffield, who has led the organization since 2021, is retiring effective June 1st. Fields is a seasoned health care executive with a career focused on strategic leadership and health equity and in his new role, will lead Highmark Wholecare in its mission to deliver comprehensive, integrated care and services to its 320,000 members. He will be responsible for the overall performance of the organization, including growth, quality of care and service. He is also accountable for establishing and maintaining strategic relationships within Pennsylvania, including state agencies, key health systems and providers, vendors and community organizations. The experience of Fields includes a proven track record of driving organizational growth, operational excellence and financial stability within complex health care systems. He most recetnly served as Health Plan CEO for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Minnesota, where he spearheaded the launch of a new entrant into the Medicaid, D-SNP and Affordable Care Act exchange marketplace, and his tenure was marked by a strong commitment to addressing health disparities and sustained growth. Fields’ career includes significant leadership roles at HSC Health Care System, where he served as CEO of Health Services for Children with Special Needs and earlier as EVP/CFO for the entire system. He graduated from Florida A&M University with continuing professional development at the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management and is actively involved in numerous community organizations, including Catholic Charities and Special Olympics.