ACMS POSITION ON THE HIGHMARK – UPMC ISSUE

Written on December 13, 2011 – 10:20 am | by ACMS Administrator |

Throughout the very public and generally contentious discussions between Highmark and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) has maintained a position encouraging the two parties to negotiate in good faith, using an outside facilitator if necessary. ACMS has been concerned that the lack of a contract will create [...]

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Highmark- UPMC Contract Update

Written on August 18, 2011 – 3:39 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

ACMS Officers have met with leadership representatives  from Highmark, UPMC, and a number of community and business leaders to discuss the potential impact of a termination of a contractual relationship between Highmark and UPMC upon patients, physicians, and the community.  Much of this has been publicly reported in the media, but we want to keep [...]

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In the News – 12/03/2010

Written on December 3, 2010 – 10:18 am | by ACMS Administrator |

Ariz. budget cuts kick needy patients off transplant list – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – 12/03/2010 http://ow.ly/3jpwv Firm sues Highmark, UPMC; claims insurance premium conspiracy – Pittsburgh Post Gazette – 12/03/2010 http://ow.ly/3jqAX Lawsuit filed against UPMC, Highmark – Pittsburgh Tribune Review – 12/03/2010 http://ow.ly/3jqEM Related posts: In the News – 08/12/2010 In the News – 09/03/2010 [...]

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A Guide to Health Care Resources in Allegheny County

Written on November 19, 2010 – 1:30 am | by ACMS Administrator |

from the Allegheny County Health Department The Allegheny County Health Department has created a guide to clinics and health centers in Allegheny County that service people without health insurance or who are minimally insured. Please note that most of the centers require an appointment, so a call is necessary to make an appointment and double [...]

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ACMS Testimony – PA House of Representatives Insurance Committee

Written on August 6, 2010 – 8:11 pm | by ACMS Administrator |

TESTIMONY PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INSURANCE COMMITTEE JULY 20, 2010 presented by: John G. Krah Executive Director Allegheny County Medical Society _______ Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on the recent re-structuring of Highmark’s small group insurance business, and the subsequent changes in premiums.  Small groups are defined as covering up to 50 [...]

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