Apr 5, 2021
Employers large and small in Pennsylvania may be wrestling with questions as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift and more people are eligible for vaccinations. In this episode, hear from Dr. Joon Lee, senior vice president, UPMC, and president, UPMC Physician Services, UPMC Health Services Division. Dr. Lee, formerly...
Feb 9, 2021
What role can health insurers play to help improve a person's health, outside the doctor's office?
Many factors influence the choices a person makes regarding their health. Addressing these social factors often seems insurmountable. But organizations are beginning to make inroads. This includes insurers, like UPMC...
Feb 2, 2021
Researchers, insurers, and health care experts continue to try to tackle improving maternal health care — and by extension, the health of children.
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan, senior medical director, pediatrics at UPMC Health Plan, where she manages children’s services in the Children's...
Jan 26, 2021
How can researchers partner with community and government
organizations to gain visibility into the social needs of our
communities?
In Episode 6, we hear from Joan Eichner, director, operations and
evaluation, UPMC Center for Social Impact in Pittsburgh. Her work
supports the development of comprehensive strategies...
Jan 12, 2021
How can we create more inclusive care for the LGBTQ+ community,
and what role can a health insurer play?
In this episode, we hear from Sarah Rosso, executive director of
the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation in Pittsburgh. The nonprofit
organization offers services and supports, as well as training for
organizations to...