Recent press releases
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.
February 27, 2009
2008 financial results
FCHP reported net income of $6.7 million on revenue of $1 billion for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2008, compared with net income of $15.1 million on revenue of $916.2 million in 2007.
February 6, 2009
FCHP expands Direct Care network to Southeastern Massachusetts
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital and Signature Healthcare Bridgewater Goddard Park Medical Associates are now included in the FCHP Direct Care network.
December 5, 2009
Fallon Community Health Plan awards $20,000 to The Home for Little Wanderers
The grant will help The Home’s Longview Farm program, a residential and educational facility for boys aged 10 to 17, to sustain and enhance its popular therapeutic agricultural program.
November 25, 2008
Kate C. McEvoy-Zdonczyk appointed Senior Director of Government and Community Relations
In this position, McEvoy-Zdonczyk will support FCHP’s government relations by evaluating legislative strategies to effectively advocate for FCHP with elected officials, trade organizations and other resources, and will also manage all community relations projects, philanthropic activities and special events.
November 25, 2008
Patricia H. Forts appointed Senior Director of Strategic Planning
In this position, Forts will lead many of the key initiatives critical to FCHP’s growth and diversification strategy, including service area expansion, corporate planning and business development for both the Health Plan Operations and Senior Care Services divisions.
November 18, 2008
Anthony J. Petisce, Jr., appointed Senior Director of IT Operations
In this position, Petisce will be responsible for the health plan’s information technology operations, which include infrastructure, help desk and desktop services, software quality assurance, third-party hosting and information security.
November 17, 2008
Seth M. Lewin, M.D., appointed Senior Medical Director
In this position, Dr. Lewin will be responsible for the health plan’s utilization and care management areas, and quality programs.
November 14, 2008
FCHP reports third quarter financials
FCHP today reported net income of $5.7 million on revenue of $265 million for the third quarter ending September 30, 2008.
November 13, 2008
FCHP awards $20,000 to Western Massachusetts Labor Action
Grant money to support underlying causes of family instability and separation.
November 4, 2008
Kristen R. Veitch, PMP, appointed Director of Technical and Business Services
In this position, Veitch will be responsible for leading FCHP’s project management office, data warehouse operations and business intelligence.
November 3, 2008
Frank J. Mausolf appointed Senior Director of Claims Administration
In this position, he will be responsible for overseeing the claims division at the health plan, including the processing of all member claims, and reimbursing providers for services.
October 30, 2008
Richard C. Commander appointed Vice President of Operations
In this position, Richard C. Commander will be responsible for overseeing the service operations for the health plan, including member enrollment, billing, claims administration and customer service.
October 28, 2008
Michael D. Conrad appointed Director of Accounting
In this position, Michael D. Conrad will be responsible for overseeing the financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, and cash and investment accounting for the health plan.
October 8, 2008
Fallon Community Health Plan presents a “Senior Spectacular”
Annual event presented by America’s #1 Medicare Advantage health plan