Mission of Mercy helps improve lives

Oct. 2024Important Notices

Mission of Mercy continues to provide underserved populations with the services they need to improve their health and well-being.

Mission of Mercy thanks you for continuing to give back to your communities each day in your work. We hope you will consider joining Mission of Mercy as Mission Movers for the upcoming 2024 event occurring Nov. 1–2 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.

To learn more about this event and how to volunteer, visit mompgh.org/volunteer.


Recent Announcements

Voluntary nationwide recall: Ocaliva (Intercept – September)

Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily withdrawing Ocaliva® (obeticholic acid) from the market. Ocaliva is used to treat a rare liver disease called primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
Oct. 2025Pharmacy Updates

HelpScript service helps patients enroll in manufacturer copay assistance programs

End-to-end provider support helps ensure a smooth submission process
Oct. 2025Important Notices

Important announcement – Telehealth submissions

As of October 1, 2025, UPMC Health Plan continues to accept the submission of telehealth claims. Providers may conduct telehealth visits for UPMC Health Plan members in all UPMC Insurance products. UPMC Insurance products include UPMC Advantage group and individual products, UPMC for Life Medicare Advantage plans, UPMC for Kids CHIP plans, UPMC Community HealthChoices, and UPMC for You Medical Assistance plans.
Sep. 2025Important Notices