William Winkenwerder Jr. Biography

With experience in medical care delivery, health care financing, and health insurance operations, Dr. Bill Winkenwerder is one of the most important and recognized figures in American health care. Winkenwerder is also an authority on federal health policy and initiatives, as well as emerging technology like electronic health records. Winkenwerder was most recently the CEO of Highmark Health, a diversified insurance and healthcare company located in Pennsylvania that has annual revenues of $17 billion, employs 38,000 people, and serves 35 million people. He oversaw a transition that resulted in the nation's third-biggest integrated health care delivery and finance network. Highmark Health is the parent company of Highmark, Inc., which offers customers health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in multiple states, as well as dental insurance, vision care, and other health-related services. It is also the parent company of Allegheny Health Network, an integrated healthcare system with seven hospitals and over 2,500 affiliated physicians. Winkenwerder served as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs from 2001 until 2007, overseeing a $40 billion yearly budget, 132,000 employees, and 9.2 million beneficiaries. He held top leadership roles at Blue Cross of Massachusetts, Prudential Healthcare, and Emory University prior to joining the Department of Defense. Winkenwerder is a board-certified physician who has worked in primary care internal medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Winkenwerder has advocated for preventative health care, evidence-based medicine, digital health solutions, and consumer participation in health as a thought leader. He has worked closely with a number of the country's largest companies on healthcare cost concerns. He's worked as a top health sector strategist, a presidential campaign adviser, and a frequent contributor to a variety of news and media sites. Winkenwerder earned his Masters of Business Administration from The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania after graduating from Davidson College and The University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Winkenwerder has extensive experience as a national healthcare executive. He is a seasoned executive and financial strategist with a thorough understanding of both the commercial and public health sectors, as well as the transformative potential of emerging breakthrough technology.

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