At Highmark, our vision is a world where everyone embraces health. Our Provider Supplier Diversity Initiative seeks to make this vision a reality by increasing utilization with diverse providers for the benefit of our members and communities. Highmark has committed to spending $334 million with certified diverse entities by 2025.

As part of this initiative, we are conducting a survey to gather demographic data on providers in our network to ensure that our overall network reflects the diversity of the members and patients we serve, as well as meets the requirements of our valued corporate and government customers.

Complete the Online Survey

Please click here to complete this short online survey to capture your business classification by Friday, August 4, 2023.

Eligible diverse classifications include one or more of the following:

• Small Business
• Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE)
• Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE)
• Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (VBE)
• Service-Disabled Veteran’s Business Enterprise (SDVBE)
• Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE)
• Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender-Owned Business Enterprise (LGBTBE)

If you are having any problems completing the survey, contact us at supplierdiversity@highmark.com.

The Benefits of Becoming a Certified Diverse Business

Providers who own diverse businesses are encouraged to become certified. Benefits include:

• Increased business opportunities – Certified providers are intentionally engaged on contract opportunities. As mentioned, Highmark has earmarked $334 million to conduct business with certified diverse entities by 2025.
• Referrals – Certified providers become a part of a diverse advocacy organization network. These organizations host matchmaking programs that can enhance business opportunities for connections and growth.

The links below will take you directly to the respective certifying entity based on classification.

• MBE – https://emsdc.org/certification
• WBE – https://www.wbenc.org/certification/certification-process
• VBE and SDVBE – https://www.navoba.org/certification
• DOBE – https://disabilityin.org/what-we-do/supplier-diversity/get-certified
• LGBTBE – https://nglcc.org/lgbtbe-certification

Get the process started by taking our survey!