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. UPMC spokeswoman Gloria Kreps said doctors were notified of the policy change Friday afternoon, but she gave no reason for the decision. Simultaneously, health insurance giant Highmark Inc. said it would no longer pay for the procedure effective Sept. 1. “We are pleased with UPMC’s decision, and we hope that other doctors follow…
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