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MA Bid Design Fly-In: Mastering Strategy for 2026
Health Plan Alliance's two-day workshop brought together Medicare Advantage leaders from ten member organizations to explore bid strategy and supplemental benefit design for 2026. Expert-led sessions from Wakely Consulting, Deft Research, and Newton Smith Group covered critical topics including post-election policy implications, IRA impacts, benefit optimization, and future Medicare trends.
Results are in for the 2023 – 2024 WHA/NHMA/HPA Hispanic Flu Nudge Campaign
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The results are in! Take a look at a report on the 2023 – 2024 WHA/NHMA/HPA Hispanic Flu Nudge Campaign. This will be presented as a case study at this year's Clinical Excellence Value Visit in Albuquerque, NM. In September 2023, the Alliance connected Western Health Advantage with the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA). The purpose of this connection was exploring a joint project to increase flu vaccination rates in a Hispanic or Spanish speaking population of members.
Summary: Sales & Marketing Value Visit 2024
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Alliance member sales and marketing leaders convened May 6-9 in Scottsdale, AZ to discuss how to exceed strategic growth targets and strengthen their market position.
Member News
Health New England has partnered with Virta Health to provide its members with a diabetes reversal and weight loss program. Eligible members with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or weight management goals can access Virta’s digital, nutrition-based program, which supports sustainable weight loss, blood sugar control, and medication reduction. This partnership offers a cost-effective alternative to weight loss drugs and aligns with Health New England’s goal of improved community health.
Health New England Earns NCQA Accreditation
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Health New England earned a three-year NCQA reaccreditation for its Commercial and Medicaid HMO plans, scoring 4 out of 5 stars for clinical quality and member experience. This achievement underscores Health New England’s commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction, building on last year’s NCQA Health Equity recognition for its work addressing health disparities.
38 Local Non-Profits Receive Nearly $80,000 In Health New England DEIB Grants
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Health New England awarded $80,000 in DEIB grants to 38 Western Massachusetts nonprofits focused on youth health and equity, supporting food access, safe housing, and education. Since COVID-19, it has prioritized youth well-being, granting nearly $520,000 over six years.