Posted on June 4, 2024
The Summer 2024 issue of our MemberMatters newsletter is now available. Click on the articles below to learn more. Be sure to check back often as we periodically add new helpful articles to our website. How Exercise Helps Mental Health How Food Can Boost Your Mood 7 Sun Safety Secrets Everyone Should Know Where Your […]
Posted on May 28, 2024
Your lungs move fresh oxygen into every cell of your body. Most of the time, you probably don’t even think about breathing. But when lung disease happens, it can bring pain and make breathing a struggle. Some common types of lung disease are asthma, emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. The symptoms […]
Posted on May 23, 2024
During June, take the time to prioritize your health by scheduling your annual preventive care visits with your primary care provider (PCP), if you haven’t done so yet. Some visits can be done via telehealth—over the phone or video. At your visit, don’t forget to ask your PCP what screenings you are due for and […]
Posted on May 9, 2024
Health New England has joined the Western Massachusetts Anchor Collaborative (WMAC), a coalition of “anchor institutions” – businesses, educational institutions and government entities that aim to increase spending on regional businesses owned by women and members of historically underrepresented groups in economically disadvantaged areas. They also aim to hire more people from these groups and […]
Posted on May 8, 2024
In honor of Tania Barber’s eight years of service on the board of directors of Health New England, the not-for-profit health plan is donating $5,000 to Caring Health Center. Barber recently retired from the board, and is currently the president and CEO of Caring Health Center, the only federally qualified community health center in Springfield. […]
Posted on April 29, 2024
Health New England has granted $20,000 to Indian Orchard Citizens Council (IOCC) in honor of Dora Robinson. This grant is enabling the organization to determine how to meet the needs of birthing Parents of Color in the Indian Orchard neighborhood of Springfield. IOCC used a previous Health New England grant to identify factors that negatively […]
Posted on April 10, 2024
Innovative member engagement solution with proven track record incentivizes members to adhere to treatment plans (Springfield, MA – April 10, 2024) – Health New England, the regional not-for-profit health plan serving western Massachusetts with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans, today announced a partnership with Wellth, the leading science-backed behavioral change solution that empowers members to […]
Posted on April 3, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, MA – (April 1, 2024) – Health New England has named PayerAlly as its strategic pharmacy consulting partner to support the development of industry-leading pharmaceutical management strategies. The agreement will result in PayerAlly providing oversight and strategic support for the pharmacy benefit with an emphasis on specialty pharmacy medications. PayerAlly’s mission is to provide […]
Posted on March 26, 2024
Good health starts in the home. That’s why Health New England has teamed up with Signify Health to provide eligible Medicare Advantage members with a no-cost In-Home Health Evaluation. If you qualify, you will be contacted directly by Signify Health on behalf of Health New England. This in-home health evaluation consists of meeting with a […]
Posted on March 26, 2024
Although winter is the most challenging time of the year for maintaining mental health, for people with anxiety and depression, spring can also be challenging. Everyone expects to feel a bit down when the skies are grey and the cold weather is here. But when it starts to warm up and the sun comes out, […]