HighmarkFifth Avenue Place 120 Fifth Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3099eMail:Website:https://www.highmark.comLatest from HighmarkPeriodonticsStudy confirms periodontal treatment reduces medical costsBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersA new study from United Concordia Dental confirms that periodontal disease treatment can reduce medical costs and hospitalizations.March 20, 2014HomeMarch of Dimes earns United Concordia's top Facebook donationBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersThe March of Dimes has earned the top donation of $20,000 in United Concordia Dental's Facebook charity giving program Champions for Wellness.December 16, 2013PeriodonticsPerio treatment lowers medical costs for pregnancy, arthritisBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersAnnual medical costs are lower by nearly $4,000 for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and $2,400 for pregnant women when treated for periodontal disease, according to the latest findings from an oral health study by United Concordia and Highmark.March 26, 2013HomeDentistry 2012: What a difference a year makesBy Kathy KincadePrevious page | 1 | 2December 27, 2012PeriodonticsDrBicuspid.com Hygiene InsiderBy Rabia MughalDecember 16, 2012DiabetesRegular perio treatment can lower Rx costs for diabetesBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersNew findings from an oral health study conducted this year by United Concordia Dental and Highmark show pharmacy costs can average $1,477 lower per year for diabetes patients with periodontitis who receive at least seven treatments annually for the disease.November 14, 2012DiabetesPerio treatment reduces medical bills for diabetes patientsBy Rabia MughalMedical costs are significantly lower for people with diabetes who receive treatment for periodontal disease, according to a large-scale study -- one of the first of its kind -- presented at the recent American Association for Dental Research meeting.April 8, 2012DiabetesPerio therapy reduces medical costs for diabetes patientsBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersMedical costs are lower for people with diabetes who receive treatment for periodontal disease, according to a study presented today at the American Association for Dental Research annual meeting.March 22, 2012HomeUnited Concordia provided 10,000+ with free care in 2011By DrBicuspid.com staff writersUnited Concordia provided more than 10,000 children and adults who had minimal or no insurance with $2 million in free dental care in 2011.February 1, 2012InsuranceMetLife wins $3B military dental benefits contractBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersUnited Concordia, the dental division of Highmark, has lost an appeal to overturn a U.S. Department of Defense decision that denied the company a $3.2 billion deal to manage dental benefits for families of U.S. soldiers, according to a story in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.May 16, 2011InsuranceHighmark's 2009 net income nearly doubles on dental, vision businessesBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersHighmark's net income in 2009 nearly doubled, increasing from $94.1 million in 2008 to $187.7 million, and reflecting strong growth in its dental and vision subsidiaries and improved investment income.April 7, 2010HomeUnited Concordia facilitated $400,000 in dental careBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersUnited Concordia Dental has helped provide more than $400,000 in dental services so far this year, the company said this week, reaching 2,800 people.October 12, 2009HomeHighmark awards $1.9 million to oral health programsBy DrBicuspid.com staff writersThe Highmark Foundation has awarded $1.9 million in grants to 21 oral health programs across Pennsylvania to improve access to care and help dental care programs for low-income, rural, and uninsured populations.February 8, 2009
