Recent Announcements
Oral Health in Your Pediatric Office
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m. that will provide an overview of oral health in your pediatric office. Providers with a(n) MD/DO, PA, CRNP, RN, LPN may also apply for topical fluoride certification after completion of this course.Building Trust: Person-Centered Strategies for Effective Decision Making and Preventive Care
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. that will review person-centered strategies for effective decision making and preventive care.
Xylazine-Associated Wounds: Considerations for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Wound Care
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. that will educate providers on the important topic of xylazine associated wounds.
Artificial Intelligence for Medical Professionals – What You Need to Know
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, March 26, from noon to 1 p.m. that will provide an overview of artificial intelligence for medical professionals.
An updated version of the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) is available as of Jan. 9, 2025
If you have printed copies of the NOMNC form, please discontinue using them after Jan. 9, and replace them with the most current version. An updated form is now available on our website at the link below.Voluntary nationwide recall: Systane (Alcon – December)
Alcon Laboratories is recalling one lot, lot 10101, of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, Single Vials On-the-Go. Systane Lubricant Eye Drops. Ultra PF is used for the temporary relief of burning and irritation in persons with dry eye symptoms.Voluntary nationwide recall: Prograf and Astagraf (Astellas – December)
Astellas Pharma US, Inc. is recalling one lot of Prograf, lot 0E3353D, and one lot of Astagraf XL, lot 0R3092A. Prograf and Astagraf XL are used in conjunction with other medicines to help prevent organ transplant rejection.Coming soon: Formulary updates effective Jan. 1, 2025
Please review updated information for the prescription drugs covered under each plan.
UPMC Health Plan Commercial plans
- View Advantage Choice formulary updates: upmchp.us/acformularychanges
- View Your Choice formulary updates: upmchp.us/ycformularychanges
- Policies can be found here: upmchealthplan.com/providers/medical/resources/manuals/policies-procedures.aspx
UPMC Health Plan medical drug coverage updates
UPMC Health Plan initiated changes to certain medical drug coverage policies for all lines of business on Jan. 1, 2025. Please visit upmchp.us/pharm-services-medical for more information. If you have questions about the changes, call Provider Services at 1-866-918-1595. Thank you for your continued support and for the great care you provide our members.