Christopher Stephey, Cpa, Cia, Cisa
About Christopher Stephey, Cpa, Cia, Cisa
Christopher Stephey is a Director of Market Medical Cost Strategy at Highmark Inc., with extensive experience in data analytics and auditing across various healthcare and corporate sectors. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg and is currently pursuing a PhD in Business at Virginia Tech.
Current Role at Highmark
Christopher Stephey serves as the Director of Market Medical Cost Strategy at Highmark Inc. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing strategies to manage and optimize medical costs within the market. His position involves analyzing data and implementing initiatives that align with the organization's financial goals.
Previous Experience at Highmark
Prior to his current role, Stephey worked at Highmark Inc. as the Manager of Data Analytics for Member & Clinical (Medicaid Analytics) from 2019 to 2022. He also held the position of Manager of Performance Reporting and Analytics (Medicaid Strategy) for 11 months in 2018. His experience at Highmark has contributed to his expertise in healthcare analytics and strategy.
Professional Background
Stephey has a diverse professional background in auditing and finance. He worked as a Senior IT Auditor at WellCare from 2013 to 2016 and as the Director of Decision Support (Finance) at DaVita Medical Group from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Lead IT Auditor at DICK'S Sporting Goods in 2017-2018 and as an Advanced Staff Auditor at EY from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Qualifications
Christopher Stephey holds an M.B.A. from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, which he completed in 2009. He also earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Florida in 2008. Currently, he is pursuing a PhD in Business with a focus on Business Information Technology at Virginia Tech, although he is currently on leave from the program.
Early Career Experience
Stephey began his career as an Accountant at SEXTON & SCHNOLL, INC. from 2011 to 2012. His early experience laid the foundation for his later roles in auditing and finance, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of financial operations within various organizations.