FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2009
Network Health Appoints Director of IT Infrastructure and Applications
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today the appointment of David Dube as director of information technology (IT) infrastructure and applications. Dube will oversee Network Health’s infrastructure and applications planning and day-to-day operations to improve system efficiency, ensure performance and availability, and increase end-user satisfaction.
Prior to joining Network Health, Dube served as a senior manager at Fresenius Medical Care in Lexington, Mass., where he strategically identified information technology opportunities for business growth and advancements, and oversaw three teams: network security, data center operations, and performance monitoring.
“David’s continuous quality improvement experience will be a significant asset to Network Health,” said Peter Bristol, senior director of IT for Network Health. “His proven success deploying innovative technological improvements and leading cross-functional teams will complement and enhance our ongoing IT initiatives and challenge us with new ways of thinking.”
Prior to working at Fresenius Medical Care, Dube served as an Internetworking consultant for Foundation Systems Group LLC, where he designed, implemented, and maintained network equipment, and delivered network and security solutions for multiple companies, from small businesses to enterprise-class corporations.
Dube earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Informational Systems from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Boston University.
About Network Health
Since 1997, Network Health has provided access to high-quality health care to low- and moderate-income residents of Massachusetts. Based in Medford, Mass., Network Health is a comprehensive health plan serving members through its Network Health Together™ (MassHealth) and Network Health Forward™ (Commonwealth Care) plans.
Network Health provides its Network Health Together members with all the benefits of MassHealth, plus additional free and discounted benefits. Network Health’s Commonwealth Care plan extends access to affordable health care for qualified Massachusetts residents 19 years or older who earn at or below 300 percent of the federal poverty level, or up to approximately $32,496 a year for an individual (up to approximately $66,156 a year for a family of four). In addition to core health care benefits, Network Health offers its Network Health Forward members extra benefits designed to encourage wellness.
Network Health is nationally recognized for its integrated model of care, which provides a team of in-house medical, mental health, social service, and pharmacy professionals to coordinate the care of members with complex health needs and address their non-medical barriers to care. In its efforts to improve the health and well-being of its members and their diverse communities, Network Health partners with a growing network of nearly 18,000 primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and community organizations to serve members in more than 300 cities and towns across Massachusetts.
Individuals must be eligible for MassHealth to join Network Health Together, a MassHealth plan. To learn about MassHealth eligibility, Massachusetts residents can contact the MassHealth Enrollment Center at 888-665-9993 (TTY: 888-665-9997), Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. Once enrolled, MassHealth members can learn about their MassHealth health plan options by calling the MassHealth Customer Service Center at 800-841-2900 (TTY: 800-497-4648), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To learn about Commonwealth Care health plan options, call the Commonwealth Care Customer Service Center at 877-MA-ENROLL or 877-623-6765 (TTY: 877-623-7773), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or visit www.mahealthconnector.org.
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