New appointments bring deep Medicaid policy, healthcare operations,
and organizational growth expertise
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ProgenyHealth, LLC, a leading national, tech-enabled women’s healthcare company dedicated to Maternity and NICU Care Management, today announced the appointment of Melanie Bella to its Board of Managers and Alec DiDonato as Chief Operating Officer. The appointments strengthen ProgenyHealth’s leadership as the company continues to expand its impact and advance its mission to improve maternal and infant health outcomes nationwide.
“As ProgenyHealth continues to expand its impact, we are investing in leaders who can help us scale thoughtfully and strengthen the value we deliver,” said Susan Torroella, MBA, CEO of ProgenyHealth. “Our new additions bring exceptional Medicaid policy and healthcare transformation experience that will add an important perspective to our Board, along with combining operational expertise, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of how to build and scale healthcare organizations. Together, their leadership will help us advance innovation, strengthen organizational performance, and improve outcomes for moms, babies, and their families.”
Melanie Bella has joined ProgenyHealth’s Board of Managers. Bella is an Executive Advisor at Cressey & Company and a member of the firm’s Distinguished Executives Council. She also serves as Chair of the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission. With 22 years of Medicaid experience, she brings deep expertise in health policy, government programs, value-based care, and services for people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
Previously, Bella served as Executive Vice President of Policy and Duals Strategy for Cityblock Health, a value-based provider focused on Medicaid and dual-eligible populations. She was 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. Bella earned a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University.
“ProgenyHealth’s specialized focus on maternal and infant health, including the needs of Medicaid members and families, is both timely and essential,” said Bella. “I am pleased to join the Board and look forward to supporting the company as it expands its reach and impact.”
Alec DiDonato has been appointed Chief Operating Officer. A seasoned healthcare executive with more than 13 years of experience scaling complex healthcare services organizations, DiDonato will oversee ProgenyHealth’s operational strategy and execution. He will help drive continued growth, performance, innovation, and service excellence across the company’s national footprint.
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. He has built a career leading high-performing teams, improving operational effectiveness, and using technology and data to enhance healthcare delivery and member experiences.
“I’m honored to join ProgenyHealth at such an important time in its journey,” said DiDonato. “The company’s reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and commitment to improving maternal and infant health outcomes is inspiring. I look forward to partnering with this exceptional team to build on that legacy and help drive the next phase of growth.”
About ProgenyHealth
ProgenyHealth is a leading national, tech-enabled women’s healthcare company dedicated to Maternity and NICU Care Management. We serve 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. With more than 20 years of experience, our board-certified physicians, nurses, social workers and others improve health outcomes, enhance the member and provider experience, and help lower the overall cost of care.
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