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Sep. 2024Important Notices
Improving antibiotic prescribing is a priority as antibiotics are still widely overprescribed for conditions where they are not indicated. Beginning or building an antibiotic stewardship program is an effective way to improve health outcomes and reduce costs related to antibiotic resistance. Providers can embrace antibiotic stewardship efforts using these and other best practices:
- Follow HEDIS® quality measures such as Appropriate Testing for Pharyngitis (CWP), Appropriate Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infection (URI), and Avoidance of Antibiotic Treatment for Bronchitis/Bronchiolitis (AAB).
- Adhere to clinical practice guidelines by prescribing antibiotics strictly in accordance with evidence-based national and local clinical practice guidelines, taking care to prescribe per population.
- Close knowledge gaps by reviewing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention antibiotic stewardship bundles for online training modules and tools and guidance by care setting, audience, and resource type.
Read Provider Partner Update (see page 19) for more tips to help strengthen antibiotic stewardship efforts and improve health outcomes.
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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