Posted on December 11, 2020
Diabetes occurs when the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that aids in the transport and use of carbohydrates, like simple sugar and starch, to generate energy, which is needed for daily life. Pre-diabetes is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough […]
Posted on December 11, 2020
Holiday shopping can put a dent in your wallet. Filling a prescription doesn’t have to. While this holiday season may look a bit different for most of us, you can probably count on some of the usual themes: joy, family, generosity. But for many, managing the holiday budget can also bring on a good amount […]
Posted on November 13, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (November 12, 2020) – Health New England, in partnership with its Community Benefits Advisory Council, announced the recipients of its 2020 Where Health Matters Grant Program today in a virtual awards ceremony. One local non-profit organization was awarded a $50,000 grant, and two local non-profit organizations were awarded a multi-year grant totaling […]
Posted on November 9, 2020
Springfield, MA (November 5, 2020) — Health New England announced today a new partnership with Healthmap Solutions (Healthmap), an industry-leading Kidney Health Management (KHM) company. Effective December 1, 2020, the KHM program will be available to Health New England’s Medicare Advantage members living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). “Chronic kidney […]
Posted on October 29, 2020
Dear Health New England Member: As we do two times each year, we are notifying you of changes to your plan. Some of these changes are driven by regulation, some aim to improve your experience, and others aim to control rising healthcare costs. Unless otherwise noted, these changes are effective January 1, 2021. Click here for an […]
Posted on October 13, 2020
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (October 13, 2020) – Health New England is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ira M. Klein, MD, MBA, FACP, to the role of Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. In this position, Dr. Klein is responsible for ensuring the quality and cost-effectiveness of health care services for Health New England […]
Posted on August 13, 2020
With so much going on in the world today, you shouldn’t have to worry about your health care needs. The health and well-being of the people we serve matters most to us. No matter what our community is facing, we’re committed to offering a genuine, warm human experience for our members. One of our longtime […]
Posted on June 4, 2020
The Summer issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn about the following topics. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. Telehealth: Convenient Health Care Over the Telephone When You Need Behavioral Health Services, We’ve Got You Covered Start […]
Posted on June 4, 2020
Are you feeling extra stressed, anxious or sad these days? You are not alone. Many Americans are experiencing increased stress and anxiety over the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and stay-at-home orders. While these feelings are normal, especially under the circumstances, some people may find it difficult to cope with the stress on […]
Posted on June 4, 2020
A lot has changed over the past couple of months due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), including how we access health care. To lessen the spread of the virus or other illnesses and limit potential exposure, many physician practices are now offering telehealth or telemedicine visits to evaluate and treat patients remotely. With telehealth, clinicians can […]