Judge Denies UPMC Request To Bar Highmark From Upcoming Hearing

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Commonwealth Court judge has denied a request by UPMC to keep Highmark from participating in an upcoming hearing.At issue was whether the June 30 consent decree deadline should be extended to allow Highmark customers to use UPMC facilities at the current rates.RELATED STORIES:Judge Vows To Move Fast In UPMC-Highmark Case As Deadline Looms
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