10/12/2011
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Network Health VP of HR Honored as a Leader in Diversity
MEDFORD, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides access to health care coverage to nearly 180,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that its vice president of human resources, Vin Pina, has been named one of Boston Business Journal’s 2011 “Leaders in Diversity.” This award honors Pina for demonstrating exceptional commitment to promoting practices that advance diversity in the workplace and in business leadership.
10/11/2011
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Network Health's VP and CMO Named to BBJ's 40 Under 40
MEDFORD, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides coverage to nearly 180,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that its vice president and chief marketing officer, Deborah Gordon, has been named to the Boston Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list. Each year, this renowned award recognizes 40 of Boston’s most influential business and civic leaders under age 40; 2011 is the 14th year of the program.
07/21/2011
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Network Health Appoints Vice President of Clinical Affairs
MEDFORD, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has appointed Mary Jane McKendry as vice president of clinical affairs. McKendry most recently served as Network Health senior director of clinical operations.
07/21/2011
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Network Health Appoints Dir. of Strategic Planning and Public Policy
MEDFORD, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has appointed Paula Huston as its director of strategic planning and public policy. Huston will oversee Network Health’s policy advocacy and strategic planning efforts by ensuring the integration of effective business strategy with health policy issues at the state and federal level.
07/21/2011
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Network Health Appoints Director Of Medical Management
MEDFORD, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has appointed Jean Piercy, RN, BSN as its director of medical management. Piercy will oversee the health plan’s medical management team, which provides ongoing utilization review and utilization management to coordinate care for select Network Health members; promote effective use and monitoring of health care resources; and lead strategic efforts to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes.
07/06/2011
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Network Health Expands its Commonwealth Care Coverage
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, has announced an expansion of its Commonwealth Care provider network and subsequent state approval for an expansion of its service area to the Adams and Pittsfield areas.
06/24/2011
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Network Health Selects Greenough as Agency of Record
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has named Greenough Communications as its new public relations agency of record.
06/22/2011
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Commonwealth Care Open Enrollment Period Extended
MEDFORD, Mass. — Network Health, Inc., a lowest-cost option for residents eligible for Commonwealth Care, announced today that the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority (the Connector) has extended its Commonwealth Care open enrollment period through July 8, 2011.
06/02/2011
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Network Health Only Plan to Lower Commonwealth Care Prices
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, Inc. announced today that it has renewed its contract with the Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority (the Connector) to serve Massachusetts Commonwealth Care members. Effective July 1, 2011, Network Health will be a lowest-cost option for residents eligible for Commonwealth Care.
05/16/2011
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Network Health Appoints Vice President of Network Management
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has appointed Woburn resident Paul Burke as vice president of network management. Burke most recently served as Network Health senior director of network management, and previously served as the health plan’s director of contracting.
05/16/2011
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Network Health Appoints Vice President of Operations
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has appointed Winthrop resident Michelle Bernard as vice president of operations. Bernard most recently served as Network Health senior director of operations, and previously served as the health plan’s director of claims.
05/16/2011
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Network Health Appoints Chief Marketing Officer
MEDFORD, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has appointed Cambridge resident Deborah Gordon as vice president and chief marketing officer. Gordon most recently served as Network Health senior director of marketing, and previously served as the health plan’s director of membership marketing.
05/16/2011
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Network Health Appoints Chief Technology Officer
MEDFORD, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has appointed Cambridge resident Peter Bristol as vice president and chief technology officer.
03/22/2011
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Network Health Selects MedVentive as Technology Partner
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has selected MedVentive, a leader in health care performance management solutions, as a technology partner. MedVentive and Network Health will collaborate on the deployment of a secure, Web-based performance analytics tool that supports the health plan and its provider network’s shared values and goals.
03/22/2011
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Network Health Launches Spanish-language Web site
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today the launch of its interactive Spanish-language Web site, www.network-health.org. The Web site empowers and engages Massachusetts’ Spanish-speaking health care consumers by providing real-time information on a wide range of health care topics, including member eligibility, cost, member benefits and services, and health and wellness information.
01/10/2011
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Network Health Appoints Manager of Provider Engagement
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to more than 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has appointed Jason Lyle Steingisser manager of provider engagement.
12/16/2010
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Network Health Recognized for Marketing Excellence
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to nearly 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it won 25 national and regional marketing awards in 2010 for promoting its benefits and services designed to improve the health and well-being of its members.
12/13/2010
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Network Health Enters into Contract with Southcoast
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, Inc., a Massachusetts health plan that provides access to high-quality health care for more than 170,000 members with low and moderate incomes, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Southcoast Health System, a community-based health delivery system. Under the partnership, Network Health’s Network Health Together® (MassHealth) and Network Health Forward® (Commonwealth Care) members can receive health care services at all three Southcoast Hospitals Group locations, including Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, and Tobey Hospital in Wareham. The contract includes Southcoast Physicians Network, which is composed of more than 200 physicians and mid-level providers in the region.
11/29/2010
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Network Health Appoints Jeff Hulburt as Vice President of Finance
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to nearly 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it has appointed Jeffrey Hulburt as its vice president of finance and Chief Financial Officer. Hulburt will oversee Network Health’s financial and accounting administration, including premium rate setting, recoveries and expenses, and payment protocol; lead budget development and oversight; enhance purchasing strategies and expense management; and ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies’ financial requirements.
11/29/2010
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Member Satisfaction Survey Ranks Network Health “Best in Class”
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, Inc., a Massachusetts health plan that provides access to high-quality health care for nearly 170,000 members with low and moderate incomes, announced today that it received eight “Best in Class” rankings from the 2010 Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey.
11/04/2010
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Network Health Appoints Jean O' Malley as Director
Medford, Mass. — Network Health, a Massachusetts health plan that provides high-quality health care coverage to nearly 170,000 Massachusetts residents with low and moderate incomes, announced today that Jean O’Malley has been appointed director of integrated care management. In her new role, O’Malley will lead Network Health’s integrated care management team; oversee all care management referral functions including clinical population-based programs for medical, behavioral health, and social care management; manage the plan’s care managers who coordinate member care across the care continuum; and promote effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources.
10/25/2010
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Network Health Among Highest-rated Medicaid Health Plans
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 that the National Committee For Quality Assurance (NCQA) ranked Network Health as one of the highest-rated health plans in the nation — the fifth-ranked Medicaid health plan nationally — according to NCQA’s 2010 – 2011 Health Insurance Plan Rankings — Medicaid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.