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Federal judge dismisses antitrust suit against U of Pitt, Highmark
A Pittsburgh-area health system has lost its federal antitrust case against its powerful rival and the health plan it claimed was in cahoots with that rival, a loss which could have long-term... Read more...
Dan Drawbaugh - 9 People to Watch in Healthcare
Name: Dan Drawbaugh Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Profession: Chief Information Officer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Fast facts: Drawbaugh has served as the CIO at UPMC since... Read more...
U of Pittsburgh improves revenue, margins
Ah, a positive story in the midst of continuing financial pain out there! Always nice to hear. This time it's the tale of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which saw operating revenue rise... Read more...
In lawsuit, U of Pittsburgh says 'We don't run hospitals'
Here's an interesting legal tactic for you: In a negligence case brought against the system, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is apparently asserting that it doesn't run hospitals, despite... Read more...
Coalition forms to promote energy efficiency in hospitals
A new coalition has formed to promote the use of advanced energy efficiency and renewable technology in the design and construction of hospitals. The coalition, the Hospital Energy Alliance, includes... Read more...
West Penn Allegheny files antitrust suit against U of Pittburgh
West Penn Allegheny has filed an antitrust suit against rival University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, in a suit charging that the larger player was conspiring with the dominant local insurer to... Read more...
Study: Hospitals accounting for community-benefit spending
A recent study conducted by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center officials and consulting firm Chartis Group concluded that a majority of academic hospitals sufficiently account for their... Read more...
U of Pittsburgh execs face 25 percent pay cut
Just as at other hospitals, times are tough at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The academic medical institution has been hit by investment losses that severely undercut its bottom line,... Read more...
GE Healthcare, UPMC plan to open 25 cancer centers abroad
GE Healthcare has announced that it's partnering with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to open 25 cancer centers in Europe and the Middle East in the next 10 years. GE will not have an... Read more...
Fewer paying patients causes downward spiral for hospitals
Hospitals across the country have reported that fewer patients are opting for procedures such as knee replacements, hernia repairs and weight-loss surgeries, mainly because of the state of the... Read more...
