Healthcare
Professor Of Clinical Medicine Discusses Health Care Reform
KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek talks with Dr. Richard Amerling, associate professor of clinical medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.
Legal & Political Experts Discuss Obama’s Health Care Law
KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek talks with political expert Bill Green and Duquesne University Law School Dean Ken Gormley about the health care reform decision.
Consumer Reports Offers Health Insurance Tips
You may think you’re covered if you have health insurance, but Consumer Reports wants you to think again.
Consumer Reports Medical Cost Information
According to Consumer Reports, one of the most common causes of medical sticker shock is by going out-of-network.
UPMC, Highmark Deal Has Many Breathing Easier For Now
It’s been a nasty battle for months, and it has caused some big fears for patients, employers and doctors; but now, there’s a deal between UPMC and Highmark.
Corbett Announces Agreement Extension Between Highmark, UPMC
UPMC and Highmark are agreeing to another extension on a contract that will keep the groups’ hospitals and doctors in the insurance network through the end of 2014.
Bishop: Obama Telling Catholics ‘To Hell With You’
Speaking out against the Obama administration’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik says that President Obama “just told Catholics of the United States, ‘To Hell with you’” by ignoring pleas to revoke the provision.
Healthcare & Patient Relationships Explained
Rob Pratte talked to Certified Legal Nurse Consultant Mimi Tambellini about the relationship that is needed between healthcare and the patients and every aspect of medicine.
Customers Concerned With Highmark Changes Looming
Senior Vice President of Highmark, Dan O’Malley, spoke with NewsRadio 1020 KDKA host Rick Bergman on the company’s intentions and changes within the next months.
WPAHS, Highmark Announce Deal
Officials with the West Penn Allegheny Health System and Highmark have formally announced a deal in which the insurer will take over the hospital network.
Rep. Tim Murphy On Jobs Bill, Health Care, President’s Visit
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA’s Mike Pintek talks with U.S. Congressman Tim Murphy, R-18th District, during the KDKA Drive to Save Lives at the Mall at Robinson, located in Murphy’s home district.
Mike Pintek Talks To Rep. Anthony DeLuca About Highmark Vs. UPMC
KDKA Radio’s Mike Pintek talks with Rep. Anthony DeLuca, the minority chairman of the House Insurance Committee.
CEO: UPMC Will Not Renew Contract With Highmark
UPMC CEO Jeffrey Romoff told a state house panel that UPMC will not renew its contract with rival Highmark and that decision is” not negotiable.”
Heritage Valley CEO Norm Mitry Discusses Health Care
President and CEO of Heritage Valley Health System Norm Mitry stopped by to talk about community health care and everything that goes along with that.
Rob Pratte Talks With HighMark CEO Dr. Ken Melani
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