Disability Matters with Joyce Bender focuses on the employment and empowerment of people with disabilities. Episodes feature prominent disability leaders such as Congressman Tony Coelho, Governor Dick Thornburgh, Andy Imparato, and senior executives from the private sector.

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Upcoming Disability Matters Podcast Episode

Karen Hanlon, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Highmark Health

January 21, 2025

Joyce welcomes Karen Hanlon, Executive Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of Highmark Health. Ms. Hanlon will share her background, explain what Highmark Health does and her role in the organization and how it has grown since she started. In addition, as the first female COO of Highmark Health she will share what she does to encourage other women in the organization to attain leadership roles. Lastly, she will share her insights on how AI will influence healthcare and what impact the shortage in healthcare labor may have in the future.

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