Ahead of consent decree hearing, UPMC says Highmark members won't lose access to Hillman Cancer Center
UPMC's announcement that its Hillman Cancer Center will still be available at in-network rates for people with Highmark health insurance after a court consent decree expires at the end of June is a relief for patients affected. Learn more.
Scott Serota retiring as Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association CEO
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association announced Wednesday its longtime CEO will retire at the end of 2020. Learn more.
Highmark | Commission Update: Highmark Will Continue to Pay ACA Individual Market Special Enrollment Commissions Through the End of 2019
Highmark will extend commissions for Special Enrollment Period (SEP) policies secured for effective dates of June 2, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2019. Learn more.
Exciting news about UPMC group health
URL Insurance Group is proud to announce that we are one of the newest general agencies for UPMC group health products! Learn more.
Hearing Underway As Judge Weighs Whether UPMC-Highmark Deal Has To Expire
A hearing about whether the business relationship between Pittsburgh-based health care giants can be extended past its looming expiration date began Monday with argument about a provision that says the 2014 agreement can be modified. Learn more.
AG Shapiro begins making case for blocking UPMC-Highmark split
Three types of patients never were supposed to be affected by the insurance network split of UPMC and Highmark — children, the poor and seniors, Jim Donahue of the Pennsylvania Attorney’s General Office said Monday in Commonwealth Court. Learn more.
Fed judge nears nixing $69B CVS-Aetna deal: sources
A federal judge appears to be nearing a surprise move to block CVS’ $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, according to sources close to the health industry giants. Learn more.
CVS Health unveils new benefits management tool
N.CVS Health has a new health and wellness benefit management service for its PBM clients. Learn more.
Expanding HSAs Could Help Fix America's Broken Health Insurance Model
A recent survey revealed only one in five people currently enrolled in an employer-sponsored health plan have a health savings account (HSA). More unsettling, few use them to save money for future health expenses. Learn more.
V.A. Prepares for Major Shift in Veterans’ Health Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday will begin allowing a broad section of its nine million enrollees to seek medical care outside of traditional V.A. hospitals, the biggest shift in the American health care system since the passage of the Affordable Care Act nearly a decade ago. Learn more.
URL's 2020 President's Club
Check your rank! Starting April 1st you can check your first quarter rankings to see if you’re on track to join us at Hotel Bennett in charming and historic Charleston, SC. Check your rank.
7/17 CPAHU Sales Summitat The Hollywood Casino
Presentation by Andy Neary "What's Your Story?", Financial Wellness CE Presented by MetLife, Presentation by Gina Dano "Dynamic Meeting Preparation". Learn more.
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