Posted on July 10, 2014
As Senior Medical Director of Health New England, Baystate Health’s managed care company, Dr. Gianturco is involved in all aspects of the organization’s medical issues. She is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Dr. Gianturco received her BA from Bryn Mawr College and her medical degree from the University of North Carolina. She did […]
Posted on June 11, 2014
Instead of your alarm clock waking you at 6:00 a.m., you hear the sound of cooing immediately followed by a loud “wahhh” minutes before your alarm goes off. Those good old days of snoozing past your alarm have come to an end (for a while at least). Your baby does not understand the difference between […]
Posted on June 11, 2014
Our Secure Web Portal for Members Don’t have time to call us during the day? With HNEDirect, you don’t have to. You can conduct business with HNE anytime, anywhere you have Internet access. Click on the transaction link below, sign in and you’re good to go. It’s secure, too – as with any other information […]
Posted on June 11, 2014
It might. Let’s go over what a high-deductible plan is and then look at why it might or might not be a fit for you. High-Deductible vs. Copay Plans Copay plans have higher monthly costs and steady, small copays due at every medical visit. A high-deductible plan costs less per month, and preventive care is […]
Posted on June 11, 2014
Skin and sun safety is always a concern, no matter the season. With that in mind, here are a few helpful tips that will help to keep you safe while enjoying the pleasant weather. Limit exposure to direct sun in the intense heat to avoid heatstroke and sunburn. Seek the shelter of a shady tree […]
Posted on June 11, 2014
At HNE, we support the desire of young people (and others) to gain a higher education. Here’s how we can help. For members enrolled in HMO plans, dependents attending and residing at school outside of HNE’s service area are covered for the following items: Emergency or Urgent Care Visit (call HNE after an Urgent Care […]
Posted on June 9, 2014
Twice a year HNE provides you with a Notice of Changes to your plan coverage. To review the notice please click the image below. To request a paper copy of the Notice of Changes, call HNE Member Services at 800.310.2835. The notice of July 1, 2014 changes includes the bullets below: The expansion of HNE’s […]
Posted on May 27, 2014
Health New England has partnered with Matrix Medical Network. Matrix will be providing our Medicare Advantage Members with a valuable, no cost health assessment in the privacy of their home. The purpose of this visit is to keep our Medicare Advantage members as healthy as possible. Since 2001, Matrix has dedicated themselves to improving the […]
Posted on March 3, 2014
Tune in for the 13th Annual 94.7 WMAS Radiothon in support of Baystate Children’s Hospital, our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. For three incredible days, children, families and BCH/HNE staff will share their stories, laughter and tears, while raising awareness of, and critical funds for, Baystate Children’s Hospital. Since its inception in 2002, the Radiothon […]
Posted on February 19, 2014
The following is an excerpt from a press release by Wellness + Prevention, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company. We are sharing this information with our HNE readership because we think it might be a useful health and wellness tool. Note that HNE has no affiliation with the Johnson & Johnson company. Wellness & Prevention, […]