Highmark's CEO Answers Tough Questions On Access To UPMC
Most Highmark subscribers will soon lose low-cost access to UPMC in a consent agreement Highmark agreed to.
Watch CBS News
Most Highmark subscribers will soon lose low-cost access to UPMC in a consent agreement Highmark agreed to.
Pittsburgh has topped lists as one of the best places to live for several years – and it turns out it's no different for veterans.
The mistakes surrounding the United States' first Ebola case has been well documented.
For an area known for strip malls, the new kid on the block is a medical mall.
Dr. Paul Ruggieri released his new book, "The Cost of Cutting: A Surgeon Reveals the Truth Behind a Multibillion-Dollar Industry" this week where he exposes the hidden truths behind why surgery is so expensive.
Officials with health insurer Highmark Inc. and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department have spelled out a plan for Highmark customers to continue using doctors from the rival University of Pittsburgh Medical Center once Highmark's provider agreement with UPMC ends Jan. 1.
After nearly 700 area veterans waited up to a year for medical treatment, local VA officials have taken a pro-active stance.
In the wrong hands your insurance card is worth a fortune. It's actually the largest target of identity thieves who want it to obtain free health care.
David Holmberg has been Highmark's CEO for just eight weeks. And the region's largest insurance company -- that now provides health services through its Allegheny Health Network -- has been embroiled with UPMC.
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that some corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement that they cover contraceptives for women.
UPMC has agreed to allow some Highmark insurance enrollees under certain conditions to continue using its doctors and facilities at in-network rates under a consent decree filed in court Friday after a long and bitter fight between the two western Pennsylvania health care giants.
UPMC and Highmark have agreed to a transition plan, sources tell KDKA-TV money editor Jon Delano.
A multi-million dollar upgrade to Excela Health's Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant is an economic boost to southern Westmoreland and northern Fayette Counties.
Gov. Tom Corbett says he plans to meet with officials from western Pennsylvania's biggest insurer, Highmark, and its dominant hospital system, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Gov. Tom Corbett says he wants to minimize the disruption if people who are covered through western Pennsylvania's biggest insurer, Highmark, lose in-network access to the dominant western Pennsylvania hospital system, UPMC.
Highmark Inc., the state's largest insurance company, is changing chief executive officers for the second time in less than two years.
Kim Francis, of Squirrel Hill, was surprised when she and her parents, Judy and Mike Sparlin, were invited to hear the president and vice president speak at CCAC on Wednesday. But that was just the start.
Allegheny County officials say they are sticking with Highmark as the health care provider for its employees.
It was a meeting set weeks ago, but Wednesday's discussion between Mayor Bill Peduto and UPMC's CEO Jeffrey Romoff took on greater significance in the wake of demonstrations that shut down part of Grant Street this week.
In a surprise move, the pharmacy chain CVS says it will discontinue the sale of all tobacco products on Oct. 1.
When you go to a drive through for fast food, you know exactly what it will cost you at the next window.
U.S. News Senior Career Editor Jada Graves gives the KDKA Afternoon News the details on the 100 Best Jobs in 2014.
The Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network plans to announce "a formal affiliation" between the seven-hospital network and the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Baltimore.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor has temporarily blocked a controversial part of Obamacare that affects the availability of contraceptives to women who work for Catholic-affiliated institutions.
A McKeesport family says their 3-year-old pet emu was hunted and killed by their neighbors' pitbulls.
Saint Vincent College says it's ready for Steelers training camp.
The first legal challenge has been filed against Pittsburgh's new youth curfew policy in Market Square.
Shawn Deel, Abigale Sloan and Dekota Sloan were stabbed to death by Joshua Deel, authorities in Cabell County, West Virginia, said.
Damar Hamlin made a stop in Pittsburgh to huddle up with those who have overcome serious heart ailments as he has.
A person was killed after a tractor-trailer crossed the median and crashed into an SUV on Interstate 279 in Allegheny County on Tuesday.
A McKeesport family says their 3-year-old pet emu was hunted and killed by their neighbors' pitbulls.
Bryan Adolph stabbed his sister 20 times, killing her, after a fight over dogs barking in a home in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, authorities said.
A mother and her two children were found stabbed to death in a home in Cabell County, West Virginia, authorities said.
Saint Vincent College says it's ready for Steelers training camp.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Ron Smiley rates the latest movies he has seen and gives it a "Smiley" rating.
On Aug. 4, you can support Pittsburgh Foundation's #OneDay Critical Needs Alert.
In today's Cooking Corner, Chef Crystal shows David and Ron how to make ravioli mac and cheese.
Heather and David guess the values of items found in a cedar chest.
Dough Daddy Brewery in Gibsonia just won the gold medal at the U.S. Open Beer Championships in the Pumpkin Beer Category. We got a taste!
Developers want to fill the former Vincentian Marion Manor facility in Banksville with new townhomes.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Western Pennsylvania remains one of the most heavily impacted regions across the country for tick-borne illnesses.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Saint Vincent College says it's ready for Steelers training camp.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
A beautiful waterfall sits behind the green, offering a beautiful view at the end of a difficult round of golf.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
The former glass plant in Charleroi has been listed for sale.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Elite 18: No. 17 at Pittsburgh Field Club
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
A mother is facing charges after police said that her 4-year-old son was shot by a gun she left in her purse last month in Rankin Borough.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
President Trump posted to social media a list of major U.S. military conflicts, noting their lengths and death tolls and seemingly implying the Iran war has not been overly time-consuming or bloody.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
