Recent press releases

October 26, 2009
Fallon Community Health Plan to offer more options for seniors in 2010
FCHP announced today a unique, new product for seniors that combines in one package all Medicare and Medicaid benefits, as well as additional benefits and services designed to promote independence and quality of life.

October 26, 2009
Katherine H. Metzger appointed Executive Director of NaviCare
In this role, she will be responsible for the management of FCHP’s state and federal contractual responsibilities, product membership and financials.

October 8, 2009
Linda M. Aiello appointed Director of Member Appeals and Grievances
In this role, Aiello will be responsible for overseeing all areas related to appeals and grievances, and customer satisfaction and complaint resolution for health plan members, as well as ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, government programs and employer contractual agreements.

October 1, 2009
FCHP announces 2010 Medicare Advantage premiums - Hampden County
FCHP, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care services organization, today announced 2010 premiums for Fallon Senior Plan™ as it enters its 30th year providing coverage to Medicare beneficiaries.

October 1, 2009
FCHP announces 2010 Medicare Advantage premiums
FCHP, a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health care services organization, today announced 2010 premiums for Fallon Senior Plan™ as it enters its 30th year providing coverage to Medicare beneficiaries.

September 28, 2009
2009 Community Benefits Grant recipients
FCHP awarded more than $100,000 in grants to support innovative, community-based programs that provide preventive health and social services for children in the first three years of life or for at-risk youth between the ages of 12 and 19.

September 16, 2009
FCHP recognized for health care cost control by Pioneer Institute
FCHP announced today that it has been honored by Pioneer Institute with Special Recognition in the Institute’s 2009 Better Government Competition. The competition focused exclusively on healthcare through the solicitation of ideas for local and state-based reform from around the country.

September 1, 2009
FCHP outperforms the majority of Medicare 
In a new analysis, FCHP was found to have significantly lower rates of avoidable hospital readmissions, as well as preventable admissions and emergency department visits, than traditional Medicare.

August 14, 2009
FCHP reports 2nd quarter financials
Fallon Community Health Plan reported a net loss of $3.9 million on revenue of $278 million for the second quarter, ending June 30, 2009. Net income includes investment income of $2.7 million and an operating loss of $6.6 million.

July 22, 2009
Linda G. St. John appointed Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
In this position, St. John will be responsible for overseeing the health plan’s talent management, compensation, human resources analytics, and learning and organizational development.

June 29, 2009
FCHP announces Family Fun 2009 program
The program offers FCHP members savings of up to $250 through free child admissions and other discounts at museums, zoos, whale watching, batting cages, and other family-oriented places through the end of the year.

June 22, 2009
David W. Hillis appointed to Chair of Board of Directors
Fallon Community Health Plan announces the appointment of David W. Hillis, President and CEO of AdCare Hospital of Worcester, to Chair of the Fallon Community Health Plan Board of Directors.

June 10, 2009
Lynn M. Patterson appointed Director of Government Services Clinical Programs
Tn this role, she will be responsible for the direction and management of state regulated products within the FCHP service area. She will also oversee the development, implementation, maintenance and monitoring of all clinical programs and operations at FCHP.

May 29, 2009
Kelly A. Cummings appointed Vice President of Care Coordination
In this position, she will be responsible for the strategy and execution of FCHP’s clinical operations related to utilization management, case management, government services clinical programs, disease management and maintaining the health plan’s care coordination accreditation.

May 15, 2009
First quarter financials
FCHP today reported net income of $976,163 on revenue of $269 million for the first quarter, ending March 31, 2009.

April 24, 2009
FCHP appoints Christopher F. Egan to board of directors
FCHP announces the appointment of former Ambassador Christopher F. Egan to the Fallon Community Health Plan board of directors.

April 24, 2009
FCHP appoints Lynda M. Young, M.D., to board of directors
FCHP announces the appointment of Lynda M. Young, M.D., to the Fallon Community Health Plan board of directors.

April 22, 2009
FCHP expands network into New Hampshire
FCHP has signed contracts with New Hampshire providers to provide more choice and greater access for Massachusetts-based companies that have employees living in New Hampshire, but working in Massachusetts.

April 14, 2009
FCHP expands Direct Care network to include Cape Ann Medical Center
In response to a growing trend toward the need for more affordable health care options,  FCHP has announced it has expanded its innovative and cost-effective FCHP Direct Care network to include physicians affiliated with Cape Ann Medical Center.

April 2, 2009
FCHP announces grant program to support community-based organizations
FCHP will award more than $100,000 in grants to support innovative, community-based programs that provide preventive health and social services for children in the first three years of life or for programs that promote opportunities for at-risk youth between the ages of 12 and 19.