Highmark Health has appointed Karen Hanlon to the newly created position of COO, effective immediately.

Hanlon has served as executive vice president and CFO since 2014; she will continue as CFO and treasurer until her replacement is found.

Hanlon will now also oversee HM Health Solutions Inc. and Highmark Health Analytics and Informatics in addition to her current responsibilities. She takes over from David Holmberg as chair of the HM Health Solutions board.

Matt Ray will remain president of HM Health Solutions.