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Pittsburgh Facility Prepares First Responders For Disaster Situations
How do first responders learn to handle mass casualities? Many of them have trained at one of the top simulation centers in the world — and it’s located here in Pittsburgh.
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.
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.
UPMC Doctor Poisoned With Cyanide, FBI Helping With Investigation
A renowned UPMC doctor was poisoned with cyanide, and now the FBI is helping in the investigation.
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.
UPMC: Tax Exempt Status Challenge Should Be Dismissed
It didn’t take long for UPMC to ask a federal judge to toss out Mayor Ravenstahl’s lawsuit against the health giant. Just a week after the case was transferred from state to federal court, UPMC says the case should be dismissed altogether.
New Pittsburgh Promise Fundraising Effort Announced
A major announcement regarding the Pittsburgh Promise is expected Monday morning.
UPMC Sues City Of Pittsburgh Over Non-Profit Challenge
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has sued the city of Pittsburgh over last month’s challenge to UPMC’s nonprofit status, filed last month in state court.
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.
Expert Reviews Mayoral Debate
The candidates for the mayor of Pittsburgh had a debate Wednesday night and Doug Saltzman talked to Robert Mangino about it.
Ravenstahl Challenges UPMC’s Tax-Exempt Status
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl is taking on UPMC and challenging the status that allows the regional medical giant to avoid tens of millions of dollars a year in local taxes.
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.
Mother Of 8-Year-Old Sexual Assault Victim Outraged, Demanding Accountability
Prosecutors are now charging a teenage boy who is accused of sexually assaulting a young female patient at Western Psych.
Machine Keeps Donated Lungs “Alive”
How do you keep donor lungs in the best shape possible for transplant? Local doctors are trying a new strategy. They want to keep them in as lifelike an environment as possible using a machine that circulates blood at body temperature through the donated organs.
“Heart Month” Shines Spotlight On Women & Heart Health
February is Heart Month and it kicks off with “National Wear Red Day” – a day that focuses on women and their hearts.
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