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Highmark Health information technology subsidiary enGen on Thursday laid off 207 employees, including 86 in Western Pennsylvania.
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Highmark Health subsidiary lays off 207 employees

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Highmark Health subsidiary lays off 207 employees

Highmark Health information technology subsidiary enGen on Thursday laid off 207 employees, including 86 in Western Pennsylvania and 41 in the central part of the state.

EnGen jobs were also cut in eastern Pennsylvania, West Virginia, western New York and other states.

The company said the cuts were needed to simplify operations and reduce costs.

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“As we implement these difficult but necessary changes, Highmark Health will continue to invest strategically in growth, new markets and reinventing health to fulfill our mission of delivering a remarkable health experience,” Highmark said. “This transformation requires that we continue to reimagine and simplify our operations to effectively and efficiently achieve the quintuple aim — better patient experience, clinician satisfaction, health equity and health outcomes, with lower costs.”

Pittsburgh-based health insurance and hospital giant Highmark Health reported net income in the first nine months of the year up more than 20%, but operating income sliding more than 30% compared to a year ago, according to disclosures released Tuesday.
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EnGen’s last layoff was in May 2024, when 95 people were let go.

EnGen was formed in 2014 as HM Solutions, which offers cloud-based platforms and other tech services for health insurance plans. EnGen employs more than 12,000 people and serves health insurers with 11 million members nationwide. Highmark employs more than 40,000 people.

First Published: January 31, 2025, 3:31 p.m.
Updated: February 3, 2025, 2:47 p.m.

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Highmark Health information technology subsidiary enGen on Thursday laid off 207 employees, including 86 in Western Pennsylvania.  (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
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