Posted on December 20, 2012
When you need medical services, Health New England helps you. We have a robust, comprehensive network of providers that includes three tertiary provider hospitals and their networks: Baystate Health Systems UMass Medical Center Lahey Clinic A tertiary hospital has personnel and facilities for advanced medical treatment. If you have an urgent situation, we may be […]
Posted on December 20, 2012
Have you ever wondered how we at Health New England (HNE) make our decisions on: what to cover, what not to cover, or what is or is not medically necessary? We use a very detailed and regimented process: We use a set of criteria as a guide to make decisions. We use both commercially purchased […]
Posted on December 20, 2012
The cost of prescription drugs continues to rise at a significant pace. At Health New England we are constantly looking for ways to keep down your healthcare costs while we still provide you with the highest possible level of healthcare services. As part of this commitment, we want to remind you of an important opportunity […]
Posted on December 20, 2012
Americans are getting heavier. Today, most adults are overweight or obese. Children are becoming heavier, too. Children who are overweight or obese have a higher risk for: Heart disease Type 2 diabetes Asthma Sleep problems Low self-esteem Getting bullied Being overweight as a child increases the risk of being overweight or obese as an […]
Posted on December 20, 2012
Congratulations! Did you know that many things you do while you’re pregnant can affect your baby’s health? Here’s how to do all you can to give your baby a good start in life: Avoid smoking, alcohol, and drugs. These toxic substances harm you and your baby. If you use any of these items, ask your healthcare […]
Posted on December 20, 2012
Did you know most Americans wait five to seven years before getting help for hearing loss? Hearing loss sneaks up slowly on most people; you don’t even hear it coming. But now there’s help from Health New England. Hearing Care Solutions (HCS), a hearing network management company, has joined the HNEPlus Discount Program. Some common symptoms of […]
Posted on December 20, 2012
Eat Your Vegetables Diets high in nutrients can help to boost your immune system. Your immune system is your strongest defense against illness. What you eat every day plays a big role in your ability to prevent or manage illness. So when your mother told you to eat your brussels sprouts, she was not trying […]
Posted on December 20, 2012
You can save a few trips to the pharmacy by using HNE’s Access 90 program and now we’re pleased to announce the addition of CVS to the program – making this program available for all in-network pharmacies for your convenience. Along with our independent in-network pharmacies, other participating Access 90 pharmacies include Big Y, Costco, Stop & Shop, Rite […]
Posted on December 20, 2012
Health New England (HNE) Welcomes Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT, to Our Provider Network “One of the most important components of any health insurance product is the network of hospitals and physicians available to members,” said Peter Straley, HNE president and CEO. HNE is pleased to welcome Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) to […]
Posted on December 20, 2012
Children aren’t the only ones who may think they’re invincible. Some adults 18 years and older feel the same way and avoid getting important vaccines. They falsely believe the vaccines they got as children last a lifetime. This is wrong. It is critically important for many adults to get vaccines because: They may not have been vaccinated as a child. They may not have had […]