We have a strong commitment to fostering a healthy employee population, and that has been demonstrated year after year." In addition to being the health and wellness program for UPMC employees, UPMC My Health is also available to employer groups through UPMC Health Plan. UPMC Health Plan and UPMC (combined as a joint entry) was one of only 26 companies in the nation to earn the Platinum award, which recognizes outstanding programs that promote healthy work environments and encourage workers to live healthier lifestyles. Thirty-eight employers earned gold awards. Now in its 11th year, the underlying goal of the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards is to encourage all employers to take action and respond to the urgent need to improve their employees' health. In addition to UPMC and UPMC Health Plan, other Platinum award winners included Accenture, Delta Air Lines, Hewlett-Packard, IBM Corporation, Marriott International, Inc., and MasterCard.