Martin A. Corry, director of Federal Health Policy in the firm's Washington, D.C., office, was noted in May 28, 2010, articles published in the Bedford Gazette and the Altoona Mirror. Both articles reported on Corry's recent presentation on the federal health care overhaul at the annual meeting of the Bedford County Development Association held May 27, 2010. Corry's presentation was part of his work for UPMC.

As noted in the Bedford Gazette article, Corry told Bedford County businesses that "portions of the federal health care overhaul that didn't draw the most attention may have the most impact, but expect changes as the massive act is implemented."

According to the Altoona Mirror article, "Corry said the legislation will provide coverage to the uninsured and underinsured as well as those having difficulty paying for coverage. That will be done through the growth of Medicaid, the inability for companies to drop paying clients and allowing insurance exchanges at web portals with comparison information on different paths."

The article went on to quote Corry as saying, "[The coverage adjustments are] going to be one of the most powerful things to come out of that legislation."

Both articles explained that questions delivered to Corry touched on such issues as availability of professionals in the field to a tax on employers who do not provide insurance for their employees.

"Health insurance is still voluntary," Corry said, adding that tax credits are available to defray the costs of providing insurance.