Posted on February 8, 2019
Prevention and screenings are important steps to staying healthy. Be sure to talk to your doctor at your next annual preventive care visit about the checklist below to determine what is appropriate for you. This is not a complete listing and does not substitute for medical advice. Breast cancer screening Colon cancer screening Diabetes screening […]
Posted on February 8, 2019
About Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum. It can form from polyps, or abnormal growths, in the colon or rectum. People over age 50 have the highest risk of colorectal cancer. Factors that may increase the risk for colorectal cancer include: • A family history of the disease or polyps • A […]
Posted on February 8, 2019
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., [August 6, 2018] – Health New England announced a new grant program, Where Health Matters, as part of its Community Benefits Program to advance the health and wellbeing of vulnerable population groups living in Central and Western Massachusetts. Through this inaugural grant program, Health New England will award four $50,000 grants to community […]
Posted on February 1, 2019
If you had the chance to pay it forward would you? After overcoming a major hurdle in her personal life, our associate Kristina Misiaszek did just that. In 2014 Kristina was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. As a result of her diagnosis, she underwent ostomy surgery. Now in remission for the past three years, she decided […]
Posted on January 30, 2019
Health New England is pleased to announce the appointment of Vishal K. Tiwari, MD, FACP, as Medical Director for Medical Management. In his new role at Health New England, Dr. Tiwari is responsible for medical management activities including clinical utilization reviews, medical expense report reviews, medical policy development, providing clinical expertise and support to care […]
Posted on January 28, 2019
On January 11, 2019, Health New England hosted its inaugural Where Health Matters grant announcement event and awarded four organizations a $50,000 grant to fund an innovative community based program. Each grant program concentrated on one of four focus areas: chronic diseases, food insecurities, infant/maternal health and mental health/substance use disorder. Behavioral Health Network, Inc. […]
Posted on January 23, 2019
We value the opinions and experiences of our members. The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey is an important tool that captures what our members think about us and their health care. The CAHPS survey will be sent to randomly selected members this spring. The CAHPS survey is developed by the Agency […]
Posted on January 22, 2019
Tax season is upon us and we’d like to share information about when Health New England will be mailing your 2018 Health Care Coverage tax forms. Below is a breakdown of timing for each tax form type. Form MA 1099-HC Health New England sends the Massachusetts Health Care Coverage Form MA 1099-HC to all members. […]
Posted on January 8, 2019
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels as your heart pumps. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is when the force against the blood vessels is too high, making your heart work harder. High blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and other […]
Posted on January 8, 2019
Stay heart healthy and lower your risk for developing heart disease by following some simple steps: • Eat healthy foods • Exercise regularly • Maintain a healthy weight • Control blood pressure and cholesterol • Manage stress • Quit smoking, if you smoke • Limit alcohol consumption More information about heart disease, heart attack, stroke […]