Prescription for Wellness order set updates

Nov. 2023Important Notices
Effective Nov. 29, 2023, the Prescription for Wellness order set will be updated to include the following enhancements:
  • Addition of a “Diabetes & Metabolic Health” category that includes following topics:
    • Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist – Nurses will engage with members to establish condition-based knowledge and educate on symptom management, medication, and self-care.
    • Diabetes Health Coaching – Health coaches provide longitudinal coaching support to address lifestyle skills and behaviors associated with prevention and management of diabetes and other chronic conditions.
    • Diabetes Prevention Program – Designed to support individuals who are at a higher risk for developing T2DM in the future based on certain risk factors such as weight and hypertension.
  • Addition of “Employment” as a topic in the Patient/Family Support Services category

For more information on Prescription for Wellness, contact director Jamie Delu at RxforWellness@upmc.edu.

Recent Announcements

Medicaid provider update: High-cost Medicaid drug billing

Billing requirements for Medicaid-covered drugs
Dec. 2025Important Notices

CME Webinar: The State of Telehealth in 2026

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. that will share updates on the state of telehealth for 2026.
Dec. 2025Education/Webinars

Formulary updates effective Jan. 1, 2026

Review upcoming policy and operational updates
Dec. 2025Pharmacy Updates