Updates to Utilization Management (UM) phone line hours
Apr. 2024Important Notices
Effective Sunday, May 5, 2024, the UPMC Health Plan UM department staff and UM phone lines will no longer be available on Sundays. The UM department will be operating during the business days of Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
UPMC Health Plan’s secure websitel, Provider OnLine, will remain open for all level of care authorizations and notifications.
UM cases will be processed per line of business and level of care timeliness requirements, as outlined in UPMC Health Plan's Provider Handbook and Policies.
Recent Announcements
Voluntary nationwide recall: Tyenne (Fresenius – August 2026)
Fresenius Kabi is recalling one lot, lot 16UI07, of Tyenne® (tocilizumab-aazg) Injection 400 mg/20 mL (20 mg/mL) 20 mL vials. Tyenne is used for the treatment of certain arthritis conditions.Aug. 2026Pharmacy Updates
Provider OnLine Login Changes for UPMC Employees
UPMC employees will now use their email address to access Provider OnLine. Authentication will occur through their UPMC credentials and network connections. If your UPMC email address has changed since joining the organization, you should use the email address associated with your Microsoft Teams chat account when logging in to Provider OnLine.Aug. 2026Important Notices
CME Webinar: Lifestyle Medicine in Practice: Evidence‑Based Strategies for Chronic Disease Care
Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m., that will provide an overview on lifestyle medicine. Participants will learn how to integrate six core domains—nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and social connection—into routine care using practical tools such as brief counseling, motivational interviewing, and team-based strategies.Aug. 2026Education/Webinars