UPMC Health Plan Insights

The podcast is now in its third season, and host Ellen Beckjord, PhD, MPH, Vice President, Population Health and Clinical Optimization for UPMC Health Plan, continues to use it as a platform to underscore the relationship between social and environmental factors and the health disparities that various populations face.

During our on-demand webinar, our speakers do a deep dive into DEI. Listen in to learn how and why companies of all sizes should implement and advance DEI efforts, and how this strategy can add value to the work you do to grow your business in today’s competitive marketplace.

Johanna Vidal-Phelan, MD, MBA, UPMC Insurance Services Division’s Chief Medical Officer, Quality Department, shares her guidance on how companies should consider the entire family unit—including parents, caregivers, and children.

Dr. James E. Taylor, chief diversity, inclusion, and talent manager, shares how recognizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace can lead to lasting success.

Join our conversation to learn about SDOH and how they affect businesses of all sizes. Ellen Beckjord, PhD, MPH, vice president of Population Health and Clinical Optimization at UPMC Health Plan, leads this engaging discussion with UPMC’s top thought leaders in the SDOH space.

The “Great Resignation” is a trend where record numbers of people are voluntarily quitting their jobs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift that transcends industries is leaving employers all sizes struggling to retain employees.

Health care costs are on the rise. Here are few tips for employers on how to shift and navigate.

As employers look to contain pharmacy costs for their employees while maintaining the highest quality of care, strategies for finding the value in pharmacy benefits will be key in achieving this goal.

Consider these tips when navigating health insurance plans for your employees.

Health insurance benefits a small business in many ways—including retaining happy, healthy, and productive employees.

Read the three ways integrating pharmacy benefits provides top value for employees in UPMC Health Plan’s employer blog.

Read these tips in UPMC Health Plan’s employer blog to prepare your employees for an easy Open Enrollment.

There is no doubt that the health of every employee is critical to the success of any organization. Healthy employees are not always a given, especially for those who don’t go to the doctor as often as they should.

Good health is good for your business and your bottom line because healthier employees are more productive. UPMC offers supports to help our members with long COVID and other chronic conditions better understand their symptoms and create a treatment plan to meet their needs.

Tips and resources from UPMC Health Plan to help give your female workforce the support they need to succeed.

Looking to boost productivity and overall well-being at work? Discover the vacation benefits for employees, from reduced stress to increased creativity.

Overwhelming feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression can affect employees' physical health, job performance, and productivity. Read the Q&A to learn how you can help.

Read about these Tools to support your employees’ mental health in UPMC Health Plan’s employer blog.

UPMC Health Plan has a long, proud history of providing high-quality benefit plans, extensive provider networks, and unparalleled customer service for our members. This commitment extends to UPMC Dental Advantage, which offers preferred provider organization (PPO) plan designs, each with a vast network of providers.

Your employees are your most important asset. Help them stay well with UPMC Health Plan’s ancillary benefits.

How offering employees hearing benefits can contribute to holistic health and prevent unexpected medical costs.

How offering vision insurance can benefit an employee’s overall wellness and productivity.

Promoting good oral health should be top of mind when considering benefits packages for your employees. Poor oral hygiene can lead to an increased risk for developing cavities, gingivitis, and periodontitis.