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To date, UPMC for Kids has provided coverage for more than 200,000 children and teens across more than 130,000 families.

UPMC Health Plan has earned the highest member satisfaction scores for Pennsylvania.

Matched real-world MCL data shows acalabrutinib and zanubrutinib lower atrial fibrillation vs ibrutinib, with fewer bleeding events.

UPMC and Birth Root Community Doula describe a 4-year partnership addressing food insecurity, housing, and maternal health disparities.

UPMC Health Plan’s Senior Health Expo served participants with free screenings, dental care, food assistance, and social resources to close care gaps.

The Erie community was introduced to a free food market that closely resembles a traditional grocery store allowing residents to shop in a welcoming and dignified environment.

The authors sought to understand the differential impact of payer-led community-based care management approaches on stakeholder-oriented outcomes for publicly insured adults with multiple chronic conditions.

Explore innovative strategies in dental care that are enhancing access, promoting health equity, and improving community health in Pennsylvania.

Payer and health system leaders convened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on September 9, 2025, to discuss the interconnected health conditions of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.

For the conclusion to this 4-part video series, tune in to learn the lessons each organization will carry forward from this pilot program experience.

UPMC's Better Food, Better Health program revealed transformative insights on food and health, emphasizing personal victories and community engagement in overcoming barriers.

UPMC's pilot program reveals how social determinants of health impact food access and blood sugar management, challenging traditional health care assumptions.

Explore how environments shape wellness in UPMC Health Plan's podcast, addressing systemic barriers and promoting informed health decisions.

UPMC's innovative pilot program combines medically tailored meals and nutrition education to tackle chronic disease and improve community health outcomes.

On this episode of Managed Care Cast, experts discuss behavioral health services, stigma reduction, and the 4 dimensions of recovery.

Experts discuss innovative strategies to enhance dental care access in underserved Pennsylvania communities, emphasizing collaboration and cultural sensitivity in outreach efforts.

In this conversation with Reuben Daniel, associate vice president of artificial intelligence at UPMC Health Plan, we dive into how UPMC Health Plan builds trust with providers and members, discuss challenges of scaling AI effectively, and hear about concrete examples of AI's positive impact.

UPMC Health Plan's Dental Care Management Program enhances oral health access and literacy, focusing on education and community engagement for underserved populations.

Explore how the Specialty Medical Home model transforms care for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by integrating mental health support and addressing stigma.

Gastropsychiatrist Eva Szigethy, MD, PhD, and Benjamin Cohen, MD, Cleveland Clinic, discuss quality of life improvement in terms of behavioral health and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Explore how employers enhance workplace mental health by fostering a culture of support and engagement, focusing on holistic well-being strategies in this interview with Jim Kinville, MA, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

New studies reveal unmet health care needs and racial disparities, while experts share insight on addressing food insecurity and the shifting health policy landscape.

Sam Peasah, PhD, MBA, RPh, director of High-Value Health Care Value-Based Pharmacy Initiatives at UPMC Health Plan, discusses ways that health plans can help reduce the cost burden of medications to improve adherence.

Sam Peasah, PhD, MBA, RPh, director of High-Value Health Care Value-Based Pharmacy Initiatives at UPMC Health Plan, discusses common barriers to adherence, including forgetfulness, cost, side effects, and the lack of understanding of the medication's importance.

Attendees of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy annual meeting share explain what draws them to the conference year after year.

Sam Peasah, PhD, MBA, RPh, director of High-Value Health Care Value-Based Pharmacy Initiatives at UPMC Health Plan, shares findings from a study on the cost impact of achieving 80% adherence to newer antidiabetic agents.

Discussions at a recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event highlighted the interconnected nature of cardio-kidney-metabolic disease and emphasized the need for integrated, patient-centered care.

The top 5 podcasts for 2024 cover Medicare Advantage prior authorization, health equity, global immunization challenges, trauma-informed care, and health literacy.

National Recovery Month is recognized each year in September, and for 2024, we marked the month with a special podcast and exclusive video series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan.

This interview accompanies the final podcast in our National Recovery Month series with Lyndra Bills, MD, senior medical director, and Shari Hutchison, MS, director of program evaluation and outcomes, both with Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, part of the UPMC Insurance Services Division.