ProgenyHealth Appoints Key Leaders to Strengthen Board and Operations

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 28, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- ProgenyHealth, a leading national, tech-enabled women's healthcare company focused on maternity and neonatal intensive care management, has announced two key appointments to bolster its leadership and strategic direction. Melanie Bella has joined the company's Board of Managers, bringing with her extensive experience in Medicaid policy and healthcare operations. Alec DiDonato has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer, adding operational expertise to the company's leadership team.

Melanie Bella, an Executive Advisor at Cressey & Company and a member of the firm's Distinguished Executives Council, brings 22 years of experience in Medicaid policy and government programs. She has served as Executive Vice President of Policy and Duals Strategy for Cityblock Health, where she focused on Medicaid and dual-eligible populations. Bella was also the first Director of the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and previously served as Medicaid Director for the state of Indiana. Her expertise in value-based care and services for dually eligible individuals will be invaluable as ProgenyHealth continues to expand its impact and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.

Alec DiDonato, the new Chief Operating Officer, has more than 13 years of experience in scaling complex healthcare services organizations. Before joining ProgenyHealth, DiDonato served as Chief Operating Officer at Author Health and as General Manager and Senior Vice President at Evolent Health, where he played key roles in expanding operations and supporting organizational growth. DiDonato will oversee ProgenyHealth's operational strategy and execution, helping to drive continued growth, performance, innovation, and service excellence across the company's national footprint.

ProgenyHealth, with more than 20 years of experience, is dedicated to Maternity and NICU Care Management. The company serves women, infants, and families through the milestones of maternal care, from conception and pregnancy to postpartum and parenting, with special expertise in managing premature and complex births and resulting NICU admissions.