Archived News Articles PBGH is committed to making sure that our members always have the latest information about health care issues. Below is a selection of articles that may be helpful for members and others in the benefits community: PBGH In the News Weighty issue: Americans can fight the heavy toll of diabetes November 8, 2008, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Diabetes treatment costs rise November 6, 2008, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Rendell orders health research agency be kept alive through November October 9, 2008, Pittsburgh Business Times Western Pa. physicans get incentives to keep digital records June 12, 2008, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Local initiative will promote use of electronic health records June 11, 2008, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 39 Whirlpool workers suspended over smoking lies April 23, 2008, CNN.com/US Pennsylvania quality-of-care data available online March 19, 2008, Pittsburgh Business Times Diabetes care management program sees early success March 17, 2008, Business Insurance Wellness plans save big bucks for Highmark February 8, 2008, Pittsburgh Business Times Presenteeism Puts Companies at Risk January 10, 2008, PRNewswire Medicare cutbacks pinch local hospitals, doctors, fuel critics of system December 9, 2007, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette UPMC's $135 flu shot: A nauseating matter December 2, 2007, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Highmark/IBC merger decision expected in Summer/Fall 2008 October 23, 2007, Pittsburgh Business Times Out of control: The diabetes crisis in Western Pennsylvania August 26, 2007, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette House panel approves renal care cost-shift July 30, 2007, Business Insurance (registration required) Hospitals asked to account for errors on their watch July 2007, Managed Care Magazine Report rates hospitals on their heart treatment June 22, 2007, New York Times (registration required) FTC OKs Highmark’s merger May 31, 2007, Pittsburgh Business Times Member Center | Initiatives | Calendar | About PBGH | Resource Center | Media | Home © 2004 - 2007 Pittsburgh Business Group on Health Pittsburgh Business Group on Health: Phone: 724-251-0230;