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Category: Patient Care & Quality

Patient Care & Quality

Highmark/UPMC Dispute Moves to Binding Arbitration

On Dec. 23, 2014, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, sent correspondence to … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Patient Care & Quality

Highmark Transition Plan Approved by State Department of Insurance

On Sept. 2, Highmark’s final transition plan — issued to assist and inform consumers as the contract between Highmark and UPMC is set to expire … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Patient Care & Quality

HealthChoices Website to Help Providers and the Public Understand Medicaid Expansion

Pennsylvania physicians may get questions from their patients, or have questions themselves, on the state’s plan to expand Medicaid. Where can you turn for answers, … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Media, Patient Care & Quality

PAMED Volunteer Physicians Assist 300+ Callers; ‘Docs on Call’ Celebrates 10 years at WGAL

Date: March 15, 2012 Media Contact: Chuck Moran Pennsylvania Medical Society For Immediate Release (717) 558-7820   (Harrisburg, PA)  For the 10th consecutive year, physician … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Media, Patient Care & Quality

Docs on Call Provides Free Advice: Pennsylvania Medical Society Physicians to Assist Callers for an Extra Hour This Year

Date: February 21, 2013 Media Contact: Chuck Moran Pennsylvania Medical Society For Immediate Release (717) 558-7820   (Harrisburg, PA) Physician members of the Pennsylvania Medical … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Issues, Patient Care & Quality

Zika Virus

Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, common symptoms include fever, rash, joint pain, … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Media, Patient Care & Quality

Media Reports Highlight the Need for Physician-Led Health Care

Date: December 3, 2012 Media Contact: Chuck Moran Pennsylvania Medical Society For Immediate Release (717) 558-7820     The following is an opinion editorial by … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022
Health Media, Patient Care & Quality

Being Back in the Office Doesn’t Have to Put a Strain on Your Health

Date: October 19, 2011 Media Contact: Chuck Moran Pennsylvania Medical Society For Immediate Release (717) 558-7820 (Harrisburg, PA) Summer has been over for a few weeks … Read More ›

Posted on 08.05.202208.05.2022

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