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Friday, April 28, 2017
Highmark sponsors "Meet Dr. Right" event at Jefferson Hospital May 10
PITTSBURGH (April 28, 2017) — According to a study by Dartmouth University, patients who utilize a primary care physician (PCP) have lower death rates for cancer, heart disease and stroke, have fewer hospitalizations and spend less on health care, among other benefits. PCPs also help patients with chronic diseases, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease control complications before they become a more serious and costly problem.
Recognizing these benefits, Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield are teaming up to offer a free "Meet Dr. Right" event on Wednesday, May 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Jefferson Hospital, 565 Coal Valley Road, Jefferson Hills. Parking for this event is free.
Meet Dr. Right events are sponsored by Highmark and provide attendees with the opportunity to meet, mingle and make appointments with PCPs, specialists and other health care professionals from AHN and other community practices.
Practitioners scheduled to attend the Jefferson Hospital event include PCPs, pediatricians, OB/GYNs, surgeons and other medical specialists from AHN and the nearby community who are accepting new patients.
"A PCP should serve as your partner in health and be a trusted medical confidant, someone who knows you and understands your unique medical history," said Charles DeShazer, M.D., chief medical officer for Highmark. "That's why we provide these free Meet Dr. Right events — to help individuals meet and get to know the right doctor, someone who can help better coordinate their care."
Attendees can also take advantage of free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings and meet with health-related vendors offering services locally. Free refreshments will also be served.
Individuals interested in attending the free event should visit www.meet-dr-right.com or call 1-855-856-0319 to register in advance. A list of participating physicians and information about each doctor is also available.
ABOUT HIGHMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
Highmark Inc., doing business as Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, serves approximately 3.3 million members through the company's health care benefits business and hundreds of thousands of additional members through the BlueCard® program. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is the market leader in commercial market share, and has strong Medicare Advantage market share as well. Highmark, through its health plan affiliates and subsidiaries, is the largest and highest-rated Medicare Advantage program in Pennsylvania with a CMS rating of 4.5 Stars. In western Pennsylvania, its unaided brand awareness, brand preference and overall brand rating are significantly higher than its closest competitor. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield employs nearly 4,000 people in western and northeastern Pennsylvania. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies. For more information, visit www.highmark.com.
For more information, contact:
Anthony Matrisciano
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Office: 570-200-6310
Cell: 570-574-0050
anthony.matrisciano@highmarkhealth.org
