Highmark
Pa. Auditor General Threatens UPMC Audit If It Fails To Reach Highmark Deal
In Pittsburgh Wednesday afternoon, Pa. State Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has a warning to UPMC and Highmark.
Auction To Help Pay For Sisters’ Move To New Convent
Over the years, the number of nuns has dropped and the property on Perrysville Avenue became too costly to maintain. The sisters moved into another convent in Richland, while leaving behind a place filled with history.
Judge OKs Nixing Of Highmark Suit Settlement
A federal judge has approved the withdrawal of a proposed settlement of health insurance ratepayers and insurer Highmark Inc.
Highmark Receives Approval For West Penn Takeover
Hundreds of West Penn Allegheny employees cheered the announcement that the Pennsylvania Insurance Department has signed off on that health system’s affiliation with Highmark, this region’s largest insurance company.
New Highmark Ad Goes After UPMC
Highmark has launched a new advertisement designed to rally support for its acquisition of West Penn Allegheny with a pointed attack on its rival UPMC.
New Steps Made In Possible WPAHS, Highmark Merger
There was another step forward in the plan by Highmark to take over the struggling West Penn Allegheny Health System.
Nonprofits Still Battling Property Taxes
Are UPMC and Highmark really not-for-profit? Pittsburgh City Council is speaking out today against a state bill that would remove their power to go after big non-profits for property taxes.
A Story Of Hope Through Ballet & The Highmark Caring Place
KDKA’s Rob Pratte talk with the Director of The Highmark Caring Place Terese Vorsheck and Ballet star Maria Caruso about what they have worked on together to help kids and their grief.
The Fight Between Highmark And UPMC
KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte talked with Joe Friedman, an attorney with Thorpe, Reed and Armstrong about the court case between Highmark and UPMC.
PTL Links: Dec. 14, 2012
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Highmark Breaks Ground On North Hills Medical Mall
A one-stop shop medical mall is coming to the North Hills. Highmark announced on Thursday that it will construct an all-purpose medical facility off Perry Highway in Wexford.
Highmark Donates Toys, Clothing To Salvation Army For Christmas
Dozens of Allegheny County families will have presents under the tree this year thanks to donations from Highmark.
Organizers Gearing Up For First Night Pittsburgh
Promoted as the largest single day celebration in the region, First Night will feature more than one hundred acts performing in more than 50 locations throughout the Cultural District.
Judge Grants Injunction Against West Penn Allegheny In Favor Of Highmark
Allegheny County Judge Christine Ward has essentially ordered West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS) to renew negotiations with Highmark, declaring that WPAHS cannot talk to any other possible suitor without breaching its original affiliation agreement.
What Will Happen Between Highmark And West Penn?
Rob Pratte sat down with attorney Joe Friedman from Throp, Reed and Armstrong — a law firm that deals with healthcare.













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