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Business Group on Health Recognizes UPMC and UPMC Health Plan for Commitment to Employee Well-Being

UPMC and UPMC Health Plan Among 53 Employers Nationwide Honored for Advancing Well-Being

Pittsburgh (May. 15, 2025) – UPMC and UPMC Health Plan have once again earned the prestigious Business Group on Health Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-Being Award, marking continued leadership in advancing employee well-being through innovative programs and comprehensive benefits.

At the Business Group on Health’s annual conference in Nashville, Tenn., UPMC and UPMC Health Plan were among fifty-three distinguished employers recognized for their dedication to fostering a healthier workplace.

This honor specifically acknowledges UPMC and UPMC Health Plan’s excellence in health initiatives, ensuring all employees have the opportunity to achieve their full health potential. Their efforts include expanding programs and benefits, reducing health disparities, and advancing population health—all key pillars of a workplace culture committed to holistic well-being.

The award criteria evaluated multiple dimensions of employee well-being, including leadership, organizational culture, mental and financial health, social connectedness, job satisfaction, workplace flexibility, and time away policies.

This achievement reflects the impact of innovative resources designed to support employees’ total well-being, including access to health coaches, financial education consultants, caregiving benefits, tuition assistance, and more.

"Receiving this award for the 14th consecutive year reaffirms our unwavering commitment to employee well-being. At UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, we take pride in offering unique and innovative benefits that support our workforce. We are deeply honored to be recognized once again," said John Galley, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at UPMC.

Ellen Kelsay, Business Group on Health president and CEO, shared, “Each of the employers recognized by the Business Group goes above and beyond to offer their workforces extensive and forward-thinking benefits and programs. In doing so, their pioneering strategies have addressed key health and well-being challenges in the workplace.

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