2010
July
07/20/2010
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Network Health Recognized for Having Top Leadership Team
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, Inc., a Massachusetts health
plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than
160,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, has
received the 2010 Top Leadership Teams in Healthcare award in the
health plan category from HealthLeaders Media, a leading provider of health care business information.
07/20/2010
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Network Health Earns “Excellent” Accreditation
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, Inc., a Massachusetts health
plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than
160,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes,
announced today it received the highest possible accreditation rating
from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Network
Health earned NCQA’s “Excellent” Health Plan Accreditation for its Network Health Together® (MassHealth) plan after a rigorous two-year review.
07/20/2010
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Network Health Chief Medical Officer Receives Champion Award
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan
that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 160,000
Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today
that Whittier Street Health Center’s Men’s Health Collaborative
bestowed its 2010 Health Champion Award to Dr. Pano Yeracaris, Network
Health’s vice president and chief medical officer.
June
06/24/2010
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Network Health Names KSV Boston as Advertising Agency of Record
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan
that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 160,000
Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, has named
Kelliher Samets Volk/Boston (KSV/Boston) as its advertising agency of
record. The nonprofit chose KSV/Boston after a competitive search of
talented advertising agencies. Network Health did not disclose billings
for the account.
06/23/2010
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Network Health Enters Into Contract With Morton Hospital
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan
that provides access to high-quality health care to more than 160,000
members with low and moderate incomes, today announced that it has
entered into a contract with Morton Hospital and Medical Center in
Taunton, Mass. Network Health’s members with MassHealth (Network Health Together™) and Commonwealth Care (Network Health Together™) can now get health care services at Morton Hospital and Medical Center.
06/17/2010
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Industry Analysis Ranks Network Health Among Top MMCOs
(Medford, Mass.) — The recent PayerView Rankings report released by athenahealth, Inc., a provider of Internet-based business services to physician practices, and Physicians Practice, America’s leading practice management journal for physicians, ranked Network Health as one of the top two performers among Massachusetts Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MMCOs) for the second consecutive year.
May
05/13/2010
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Network Health Care Management Program Honored
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides access to high-quality health care to more than 160,000 members with low and moderate incomes, today announced its receipt of a Case In Point Platinum Award for Best Overall Case/Care Management Program. Network Health bested hundreds of other health plans from across the United States in winning this award.
April
04/26/2010
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Commonwealth Care Open Enrollment Period Announced
(Medford, Mass.) — Massachusetts residents with health insurance
through the Commonwealth Care Health Insurance Program (Commonwealth
Care) can change their health plan for any reason between June 3 and
June 22, 2010. Any health plan changes become effective July 1, 2010.
04/06/2010
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Network Health Appoints Director of Provider Relations
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today the
appointment of Michele Johnson as director of provider relations.
Johnson will be responsible for maintaining Network Health’s
high-quality, cost-effective provider network; building and fostering a
strong presence within the Massachusetts’ provider community; and
advancing Network Health’s programs and services.
04/05/2010
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Network Health Partners with CVS Caremark
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan
that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 150,000
Massachusetts residents with low and moderate income, announced today
its partnership with MinuteClinic, LLC to give Network Health members
more access to convenient, high-quality health care. The partnership
allows Network Health Together™ (MassHealth) and Network Health Forward™
(Commonwealth Care) members to get nonemergent health care at
MinuteClinic centers inside 18 select CVS/pharmacy stores in
Massachusetts.
February
02/11/2010
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Network Health Appoints Vice President of Finance
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today the
appointment of Doug Thompson as vice president of finance. Thompson,
who previously served as interim vice president of finance for Network
Health, will continue to oversee Network Health’s financial and
accounting administration, including premium rate setting, recoveries
and expenses, and payment protocol; lead its budget development and
oversight; enhance purchasing strategies and expense management; and
ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies’ financial
requirements.
02/11/2010
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Network Health Appoints Director of Integrated Care Management
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today the
appointment of Marilyn McCourt as director of integrated care
management. McCourt will lead Network Health’s integrated care
management efforts — including medical, behavioral health, and social
care management — to coordinate member care and ensure high-quality
health care and outcomes.
January
01/27/2010
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Network Health Partners with Commonwealth Care Alliance
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 150,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate income, has partnered with Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA), and its affiliate, Prevention and Access to Care and Treatment (PACT), to launch a unique, innovative program called Network Health Alliance. Through Network Health Alliance, Network Health members who have complex health needs will get enhanced care management services, care coordination, and extra clinical support.
01/13/2010
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Network Health Wins 24 National Marketing Awards in 2009
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 150,000 Massachusetts residents with low- and moderate-income, announced today its marketing team won 24 national marketing awards in 2009. Network Health was recognized for promoting its benefit programs, designed to improve the health and well-being of its members.
2009
November
11/16/2009
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Network Health Appoints Director of IT
(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.
October
10/20/2009
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Network Health’s Robert Katzman named a top Hispanic executive
(Medford, Mass.) — The Boston Business Journal, in partnership with the Boston-based Hispanic newspaper El Planeta,
will honor Robert Katzman, Network Health’s manager of member
acquisition, as a “20 on the Move: Hispanic executives making a
difference in Boston” award winner on October 23, 2009 during an awards
breakfast at Boston’s Park Plaza Hotel.
September
09/15/2009
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Redesigned Web site Empowers Health Care Consumers
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health today announced the launch of a new interactive Web site
that empowers and engages health care consumers by providing real-time
information on a wide range of topics, including member eligibility,
cost, medical care, health risks, and extra benefits that members can
enjoy.
August
08/31/2009
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Network Health Offers Health Insurance Renewal Helpline
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health has launched a Renewal Helpline to help its eligible MassHealth and Commonwealth Care members keep their health insurance coverage. With a Network Health member’s permission, health care providers and community organizations can also use Network Health’s Renewal Helpline to help eligible MassHealth and Commonwealth Care members complete their renewal forms.
July
June
06/08/2009
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Study Finds Network Health Leads MMCOs in Payer Performance
(Medford, Mass.) — A recent study released by athenahealth, Inc., a provider of Internet-based business services to physician practices, ranked Network Health as the top payer among Massachusetts Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MMCOs) and the second-highest performer among all Massachusetts health plans.
January
01/15/2009
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Network Health Appoints Director of Quality
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today the appointment of James Merola as director of quality. Merola is responsible for overseeing the plan’s quality improvement plan, and within this capacity, he will serve as Network Health’s quality officer; oversee the development of the plan’s annual improvement plan; and monitor, develop, and direct improvement projects. In addition, Merola will help Network Health meet MassHealth and Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority requirements on quality initiatives and objectives.
01/15/2009
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Network Health Appoints Director of Contracting
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today the appointment of Steven Kostos as director of contracting. Kostos will lead Network Health’s efforts to expand and enhance network relationships to ensure member access to care. He will also oversee provider contracting efforts with all hospitals, physicians, community health centers, behavioral health providers, and ancillary providers.
01/12/2009
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Fitness Is In At Network Health!
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today increased fitness benefits for all MassHealth and Commonwealth Care members. Along with a fitness reimbursement increase, members may now enroll in an expanded list of fitness-related activities (such as gym and health club memberships, including memberships at the YMCA and Jewish community centers; yoga, Pilates, and fitness classes; dance classes; sport and recreation leagues; and martial arts classes) to be eligible for the reimbursement.
2008
November
11/17/2008
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Network Health Wins 20 National Marketing Awards in 2008
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 150,000 Massachusetts residents with low or moderate income, announced today that the organization’s marketing and communications department, in recent months, has won 20 national marketing awards for promoting Network Health’s role in Massachusetts’ historic health care reform effort and for promoting several benefit programs designed to improve the health and well-being of its members.
September
09/17/2008
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Network Health Appoints Senior Director of Clinical Operations
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today the appointment of Mary McKendry to senior director, clinical operations. In her new position, McKendry is responsible for the overall operations of the medical management, behavioral health, and social care management teams at Network Health. Within this role, McKendry will implement processes to measure the quality of outcomes for all programs. She will also ensure social care management remains a hallmark program at Network Health by optimizing dedicated social work resources; communicating appropriate and effective program messages to members, contracted providers, and staff; creating process improvement cross-functionally with other key departments; and continuing to improve the plan’s integrated care management.
09/17/2008
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Network Health Appoints Director of Medical Management
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announces the appointment of Jean Wong O’Malley to director, medical management. In her new position, O’Malley will oversee all aspects of medical management, offering members a full range of services to improve their health care. She will also oversee Network Health’s medical management, clinical, and outreach teams.
August
08/13/2008
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Network Health Appoints Director of Provider Marketing
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today the promotion of Laura Wood to director, provider marketing and member communications. In her new position, Wood will oversee provider marketing and communications, member communications, and creative services. Within this role, Wood is responsible for all marketing and mass communication efforts associated with provider acquisition, retention, and satisfaction; for leading strategies and execution of marketing and communication campaigns to improve service to and engagement with the plan’s health care providers and members; and for providing leadership to the plan’s e-business adoption strategies.
08/13/2008
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Network Health Appoints Director of Business Configuration
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health announced today the appointment of Holly Ardito as director of fee schedule and business configuration. Ardito will serve as the key Network Health resource for reimbursement expertise. Ardito will manage the development and implementation of reimbursement structure, maintain accurate and efficient fee scheduling for all contracted providers, and work cross-functionally with other key departments to identify improvement opportunities and respond to MassHealth reimbursement or benefit changes.
June
06/30/2008
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Network Health Expands Coverage to Cape Cod and the Islands
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 160,000 Massachusetts residents through its Network Health Together™ (MassHealth) and Network Health Forward™ (Commonwealth Care) plans, announced today an expansion of its Commonwealth Care provider network and subsequent state approval for an expansion of its service area to Cape Cod and the Islands. This move will allow the plan to increase its base of eligible Commonwealth Care members. For the first time, Cape and Islands residents who are eligible for Commonwealth Care will have a choice of health plans.
February
02/27/2008
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Network Health Expands MassHealth Network to Quincy
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides access to high-quality health care to more than 160,000 members through its Network Health Together™ (MassHealth) and Network Health Forward™(Commonwealth Care) plans, today announced an expansion of its network to serve eligible MassHealth members in Quincy and neighboring towns.
02/01/2008
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Network Health Expands Coverage to Plymouth
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 160,000 Massachusetts residents through its Network Health Together™ (MassHealth) and Network Health Forward™ (Commonwealth Care) plans, today announced an expansion of its provider network and subsequent state approval for an expansion of its service area, allowing the plan to expand its base of eligible Commonwealth Care members in Plymouth and neighboring towns.
January
01/30/2008
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Network Health Expands MassHealth Network to Waltham
(Medford, Mass.) — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides access to high-quality health care to more than 160,000 members through its Network Health Together™ (MassHealth) and Network Health Forward™ (Commonwealth Care) plans, today announced an expansion of its provider network and subsequent state approval for an expansion of its service area, allowing the plan to expand its base of eligible MassHealth members in Waltham and neighboring towns. The Waltham service area includes Auburndale, Belmont, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown, Wellesley, and Weston.