Breaking News: UPMC drops controversial surgical procedure

Western Pennsylvania's dominant hospital network on Friday suspended using a controversial surgical procedure that has been linked to the spread of cancer in women, and Highmark won't pay for the procedure after Sept. 1.

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UPMC drops controversial surgical procedure Western Pennsylvania's dominant hospital network on Friday suspended using a controversial surgical procedure that has been linked to the spread of cancer in women, and Highmark won't pay for the procedure after Sept. 1. Read the full story

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