Krista Maddigan
About Krista Maddigan
Krista Maddigan serves as the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance for Diversified Businesses at Highmark, where she has worked since 2013. She has a background in regulatory compliance, having held leadership roles at HealthAmerica and Highmark, and holds degrees from Penn State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Current Role at Highmark
Krista Maddigan serves as the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance for Diversified Businesses at Highmark. She has held this position since 2013, contributing over 11 years of experience in regulatory compliance. In this role, she provides leadership for the Legislative Affairs, Privacy & Security, and Regulatory Compliance business units within the Subsidiary Shared Services division. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the subsidiaries of HM Insurance Group and United Concordia Companies, Inc.
Previous Experience at Highmark
Prior to her current role, Krista Maddigan worked at Highmark as the Manager of Regulatory Compliance from 2009 to 2013. During her four years in this position, she focused on developing and implementing compliance strategies that aligned with regulatory requirements. Her experience at Highmark laid the foundation for her advancement to Vice President, where she now oversees broader compliance initiatives.
Experience at HealthAmerica
Before joining Highmark, Krista Maddigan served as the Director of Regulatory Compliance at HealthAmerica from 1999 to 2009. In this role, she was responsible for managing compliance programs and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Her decade-long tenure at HealthAmerica equipped her with extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance practices in the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Krista Maddigan holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Health Policy and Administration from Penn State University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in healthcare management and regulatory affairs, enhancing her effectiveness in her current leadership role.