Patient Health

Health Management Programs

• Behavioral Health (Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, ADHD, High-risk)
• Cardiac (CAD, CHF, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia)
• Low Back Pain
• Rare and Chronic
• Respiratory (Asthma and COPD)
• Childhood Nutrition and Weight Management Services
  • Medical Assistance Bulletin: Childhood Nutrition and Weight Management Services for Recipients Under 21 Years of Age
  • Provider Quick Tip: Childhood Nutrition and Weight Management Services Reminder
• Additional Resources
  • Request for Psychological Testing Precertification
  • CHIP Transmittal — Abortion Services Certification Requirements
  • Provider Rights and Responsibilities

Screening Tools*

• Validated Screening Tools for Developmental Delays and Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Developmental Screening Tools
    • For Purchase
      • Ages and Stages Questionnaire
      • Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS)
    • At No Cost
      • Survey of Well-being of Young Children
  • Autism Screening Tools
    • At No Cost
      • Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised, With Follow-up (M-CHAT-R/F)
      • Survey of Well-being of Young Children
• Screening Tools for Maternal Depression
  • Depression Screening Tools
    • At No Cost
      • Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2)
      • Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
      • Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

*This is not an exhaustive list of validated screening tools. UPMC Health Plan and UPMC for You do not endorse or require the use of any specific screening tool.

Fax-Back Form

• Patient dismissal: For occasional and unfortunate circumstances where the doctor-patient relationship has been compromised; must be accompanied by the letter sent to patient. UPMC Health Plan will connect the member with a new PCP when possible.

Links & Resources

Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients and Caregivers

LGBTQ Gender Chart

Cultural Competency FAQ

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Lead Screening: Provider Tip Sheet (PDF)

Tobacco Cessation Support (PDF)

Physician Certification Form and Instructions for Child with Special Needs (PDF)

National Resource Center for Patient/Family-Centered Medical Home

American Cancer Society

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

National Cancer Institute

Diabetes Association

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services