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UPMC for Life Earns a 4.5 Star Rating from CMS

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Monday, October 14, 2019
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The increased score means that all UPMC for Life HMO and PPO members will be enrolled in plans with an Overall Star Rating of 4.5.

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  • The increased score means that all UPMC for Life HMO and PPO members will be enrolled in plans with an Overall Star Rating of 4.5.
  • The UPMC for Life HMO plans also scored a perfect 5 Summary Star Rating for Part D drug plan services.
  • This 4.5 Star Rating reflects UPMC for Lifes commitment to our more than 160,000 members across Pennsylvania and our efforts to help each member live their fullest, healthiest life, said Namita Ahuja, MD, senior medical director, Medicare and geriatric programs at UPMC Health Plan.
  • UPMC for Life is a product of and operated by UPMC Health Plan Inc., UPMC Health Network Inc., UPMC Health Benefits Inc., UPMC Health Coverage Inc., and UPMC for You Inc.

UPMC Health Plan Expands Commitment to Holistic Diabetes Wellness

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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In collaboration with the reduced copays for diabetes medications, UPMC for Life members are also able to develop personalized wellness plans with UPMC Health Plan health coaches who are specially trained in chronic condition management.

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  • In collaboration with the reduced copays for diabetes medications, UPMC for Life members are also able to develop personalized wellness plans with UPMC Health Plan health coaches who are specially trained in chronic condition management.
  • UPMC Health Plan is taking an innovative and holistic approach to help our members manage diabetes and other chronic conditions so that they can live an active, vibrant life, said Diane Holder, president and CEO of UPMC Health Plan.
  • UPMC for Life is a product of and operated by UPMC Health Plan Inc., UPMC Health Network Inc., UPMC Health Benefits Inc., UPMC Health Coverage Inc., and UPMC for You Inc.
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  • The UPMC Insurance Services Divisionwhich includes UPMC Health Plan, WorkPartners, UPMC for Life, UPMC for You, UPMC for Kids, and Community Care Behavioral Healthoffers a full range of group health insurance, Medicare, Special Needs, CHIP, Medical Assistance, behavioral health, employee assistance and workers' compensation products and services to 3.5 million members.

Adjunct Faculty Reaches Contract Settlement with Point Park University

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Friday, September 27, 2019
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Adjunct faculty members at Point Park University, who are members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union, have reached a tentative contract settlement with the downtown Pittsburgh school.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Adjunct faculty members at Point Park University, who are members of the United Steelworkers (USW) union, have reached a tentative contract settlement with the downtown Pittsburgh school.
  • "The faculty owes a debt of gratitude to the wonderful students and families of Point Park, as well as the full-time faculty for their unwavering support," said Damon Di Cicco, president of Local 1088 and an adjunct faculty member in the university's journalism department.
  • Adjunct faculty members teach roughly half of the classes at the university.
  • "This contract represents a victory for the faculty, but more importantly for quality education at Point Park," said Local 1088 Vice President Sharon Brady.

Hyundai Hope On Wheels Presents UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh With Hyundai Young Investigator And Scholar Hope Grant Totaling $500,000 To Support Pediatric Cancer Research

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by Hyundai and its U.S. dealers, announces $500,000 Hyundai Young Investigator and Scholar Hope Grant to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to continue its long-standing fight against pediatric cancer.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by Hyundai and its U.S. dealers, announces $500,000 Hyundai Young Investigator and Scholar Hope Grant to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to continue its long-standing fight against pediatric cancer.
  • HHOW remains one of the largest funders to support medical institutions and efforts to develop pediatric cancer research in the nation.
  • For more information about Hyundai Hope On Wheels and to view a list of our 2019 Hope On Wheels grant winners, please visit www.hyundaihopeonwheels.org/research .
  • Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded more than $160 million towards childhood cancer research in pursuit of a cure.

Governor Appoints UPMC Health Plan Leader to Insurance Exchange Authority

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Friday, August 30, 2019
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Tom Wolf has appointed Sheryl Kashuba, chief legal officer and senior vice president of regulatory affairs, health policy, and government relations at UPMC Health Plan, to the new Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority.

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  • Tom Wolf has appointed Sheryl Kashuba, chief legal officer and senior vice president of regulatory affairs, health policy, and government relations at UPMC Health Plan, to the new Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority.
  • Kashuba brings significant expertise on health insurance and the Affordable Care Act, as she provides legal and policy leadership to UPMC Health Plan when it created its products for the Individual Exchange.
  • "I am honored that UPMC Health Plan has been given a seat at the table for this important endeavor, and especially pleased that it is Sheryl Kashuba," said Diane Holder, president and CEO of UPMC Health Plan.
  • The UPMC Insurance Services Division which includes UPMC Health Plan, WorkPartners, UPMC for Life, UPMC for You, UPMC for Kids, and Community Care Behavioral Health offers a full range of group health insurance, Medicare, Special Needs, CHIP, Medical Assistance, behavioral health, employee assistance and workers' compensation products and services to 3.5 million members.

Thrival 2019 Artist Lineup Announced

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Thursday, August 29, 2019
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The seventh annual Thrival Music Festival will take place on Friday, September 20, 2019 from noon-11PM in Schenley Plaza in Oakland.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The seventh annual Thrival Music Festival will take place on Friday, September 20, 2019 from noon-11PM in Schenley Plaza in Oakland.
  • In a newly announced partnership, Uber Advanced Technologies Group (Uber ATG) is partnering with Thrival to paint a self-driving vehicle onsite.
  • Thrival Festival will be taking place on September 18-20, 2019 in Oakland, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Thrival Festival is presented by PNC and supported by UPMC Enterprises, Comcast, Sheetz, Dell, the Pittsburgh Innovation District, and many others.

Children's Hospital Colorado Appoints Luis De La Torre, MD, as Assistant Director of its International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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AURORA, Colo., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) today announced the appointment of Luis De La Torre, MD, FAAP, FAPSA , as Assistant Director of the hospital's International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care .

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  • AURORA, Colo., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) today announced the appointment of Luis De La Torre, MD, FAAP, FAPSA , as Assistant Director of the hospital's International Center for Colorectal and Urogenital Care .
  • A renowned leader in his field, Dr. De La Torre has more than 30 years of experience in pediatric colorectal surgery and urogenital medicine.
  • Dr. De La Torre comes to Children's Colorado from the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, where he was the founding director of that hospital's Colorectal and Hirschsprung Center for Children.
  • Previously, he founded and led the Colorectal Center for Children of Mexico and Latinamerica at Children's Hospital of Puebla and Hospital ngeles Puebla.

Design Challenges Program in Pittsburgh Prepares Students for Modern Workforce

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Norton Gusky, the Creator of Design Challenges, initiates real-world projects between high school students and local businesses.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Norton Gusky, the Creator of Design Challenges, initiates real-world projects between high school students and local businesses.
  • "From day one, I make sure the students understand that they are consultants.
  • According to Gusky, the research on his 2017 2018 program indicates that 93% of those who participated found the program relevant and useful.
  • For over 20 years, he worked as the coordinator of educational technology for the Fox Chapel Area School District in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The PA Clinical Network Responds to the UPMC-Highmark Consent Decree Decision

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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As a result, Pennsylvanians with Highmark health insurance may no longer have automatic access to the UPMC provider network.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, Pennsylvanians with Highmark health insurance may no longer have automatic access to the UPMC provider network.
  • One example of such an independent network is the PA Clinical Network, which is made up of hundreds of private practice physicians across Pennsylvania, including the Pittsburgh market.
  • In the Pittsburgh market, the PA Clinical Network includes Genesis Medical Associates as well as numerous independent physician practices.
  • The PA Clinical Network, a bona fide clinically integrated network (CIN) for independent practices, provides physicians and their care teams the tools, resources and expertise to achieve the highest levels of patient-centered outcomes.

Reserve Your Spot At The 2019 Golden Quill Awards Dinner

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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Winners will be announced at the Golden Quill Awards presentation on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Rivers Casino Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh.

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  • Winners will be announced at the Golden Quill Awards presentation on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Rivers Casino Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh.
  • Matt Churella of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown will receive the 2019 Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship.
  • Gabriella DiPietro of Duquesne University is the recipient of the 2019 Press Club Scholarship.
  • Dinner and the awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m.