Mary Beth Jenkins has been named as the new CEO for UPMC Health Plan, and she's set to step into the role on Jan. 1.
Jenkins will succeed long-time CEO Diane Holder, who will retire on Dec. 31 after a 40-year career at UPMC. Jenkins herself is a veteran at the organization, serving in multiple roles since 1998. She was appointed as executive vice president and chief operating officer for UPMC's Insurance Services Division in 2023 when Holder's retirement was first announced.
UPMC Health Plan is the second-largest provider-sponsored payer in the U.S., boasting more than 4 million members.
“Mary Beth’s strong, strategic leadership has been a key driver of the Health Plan’s strong growth and outstanding quality awards for customer service and community outreach,” said Leslie C. Davis, president and CEO of UPMC, in the press release. “Mary Beth’s forward-thinking work within UPMC’s successful integrated health care delivery system has helped ensure the Health Plan continues to offer affordable coverage while providing outstanding customer satisfaction and high-quality health care.”
Jenkins has earned national recognition for her work in "service excellence and with a personal commitment to community service," according to UPMC.
She has also served on the boards of multiple organizations, including Slippery Rock University Health Care Administration & Management Board of Stakeholders, Carlow University and March of Dimes and Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc.