New policy: MP.PA.104
Aug. 2023Important Notices
Effective Sept. 15, 2023, UPMC Health Plan will implement a new medical policy: Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) – MP.PA.104. This is a change from the previously communicated effective date of Sept. 1, 2023, as posted in the August issue of Provider Partner Update. This policy will require prior authorization of PCI services to be considered for reimbursement. View more information on MP.PA.104.
Recent Announcements
Voluntary nationwide recall: Sucralfate (Nostrum – July)
Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is recalling all lots of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram. Sucralfate is used for the prevention and treatment of certain stomach ulcers.Jul. 2025Pharmacy Updates
Receive consultations to better support the behavioral health needs of child and adolescent patients
The Telephonic Psychiatric Consultation Service Program (TiPS) is a Pennsylvania HealthChoices program that gives primary care providers access to free, on-demand consultations with child and adolescent psychiatrists, typically within 30 minutes. It is available to providers of children and adolescents who have Pennsylvania Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, or UPMC Health Plan commercial insurance.Jul. 2025What's New
Voluntary nationwide recall: Sucralfate (Nostrum – July)
Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. is recalling all lots of Sucralfate Tablets USP 1 gram. Sucralfate is used for the prevention and treatment of certain stomach ulcers.Jul. 2025Pharmacy Updates