Highmark Health is partnering with talent acquisition organization Inroads to push for greater diversity and equity in healthcare, Inroads said Sept. 15.
The partnership will look to close a racial talent gap by using Inroads' talent pools to fill positions, according to a news release.
Initiatives will include greater diversity among candidates, sourcing recent graduates for rotational programs and bringing greater diversity to paid internship programs. General recruiting efforts will be expanded to especially include historically Black colleges and universities and Hispanic serving institutions.
"Highmark Health's commitment to advancing diversity within our organization is about today, and our future," said Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, senior vice president, enterprise chief clinical diversity and equity and inclusion officer of Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network. "We are seeking to bridge gaps in health equity in order to provide our members and patients with the best products, services and experiences. INROADS has a great track record for delivering measurable results and a heart for changing lives."