Organization: HNE of Connecticut Inc
Mission: See Schedule OThe mission of HNE of Connecticut, Inc, as part of Baystate Health (an integrated healthcare system), is to improve the overall quality of life and health status of the communities we serve and to contribute to the economic success of our region.
Activities: HNE of Connecticut was licensed as a health care center (HMO) under chapter 698a of the Connecticut General Statutes. The organization's main activity was to offer, through the Medicare Advantage program, low cost, high quality health care coverage to persons eligible for Medicare. In 2017, HNE of Connecticut, Inc was notified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)that, due to low enrollment in our Connecticut Medicare Advantage plans, we would need to close these plans. Effective January 1, 2018, the organization ceased offering coverage through its Medicare Advantage program, but continues to remain in existence.Medicare Enrollees 0Revenue $0Program Expenses $0Medicare Advantage program involved a number of interrelated activities, such as: 1) Selection and credentialing of a network of health care providers capable of providing comprehensive health care services;2) Monitoring and promoting the quality of care provided;3) Offering preventive health care and wellness services and health education that supplement basic Medicare coverage; 4) Providing services to coordinate and enhance care for individuals with severe or chronic illness;5) Offering services allowing enrollees to make inquiries and obtain information about available health care services, submit questions and complaints about service from the organization or from providers, etc.Some of the community health education and health promotion activities included bone density screenings, healthy cooking classes and fitness events, in conjunction with local senior centers. In addition to its own direct service programs, HNE of Connecticut, with and as a subsidiary of its sole member (HNE), has worked with a wide variety of community organizations to support programs for health improvement and community benefit, such as: - Public Health Institute of Western MA - Public Health Institute of Western Ma (PHIWM) is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the public's health by educating community partners, fostering innovation, leveraging resources and building partnerships across sectors, including government agencies, communities, the health care delivery system, media and academia. PHIWM uses a collaborative programming approach to solve pressing community health issues. - Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition - A community partnership that works to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities affected by asthma. The PVAC was formed to address asthma from a community, holistic perspective, bringing together a variety of groups to address the many factors that impact asthma, including: healthcare organizations (e.g. Baystate Health), health plans, local and state public health agencies, housing organizations, community agencies, academic institutions, community members and a variety of other types of organizations within the community. - Senior Population Education Events - Health New England addressed more than 2,000 Medicare eligible individuals lecture style events on topics including: Reducing Your Risk of Falling, Incontinence - When Laughing is No Longer Funny, Weight Loss, What's Your Type - Diabetes, What You Need to Know About Your Lungs and the Health New England Annual Health and Wellness Fair. HNE of Connecticut, with and as a subsidiary of its sole member (HNE), also supports Baystate Health's Children's Hermatology/Oncology Management Program (CHOMP) through the Baystate Health Foundation. The CHOMP supports a multi-disciplinary approach to improve education, access to care, compliance with treatment and psychological support of the small but vulnerable and resource-intense community of children with blood disorders or cancer, primarily through unreimbursed work by nurse prectitioners (NPs). In 2019, CHOMP supported approximately 101 children with blood disorders or cancer and their families. HNE, including its subsidiary, HNE of Connecticut, has also worked with partner agencies and organizations in support of programs related to the following health priorities, determinants of health, and specific target populations; - Mental Health Programming and Support: "MOCHA Coming Home" program at Men of Color Health Awareness (MOCHA), "School-Based Family Education to Promote positive Menatal Health for Youth and Families program" at University of Massachusetts Amherst, neonatal abstinence support by UCP of Western Ma, and Hilltown Youth Theatre Summer Workshop by Hilltown Youth Recovery Theatre. - Infant & Maternal health Programming and Support: "Parent Wellness Program" at 18 Degrees - Food Insecurity Programming and Support: "Food & Nutrition Service Centr" at Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services (MLKJFS), Dowtown Farmers Market by Springfield Business Improvement District, "Elder Farm Share" program by Gardening the Community, "Land Stewardship Program" by The Hartsbrook School, "Center for Self-Reliance food pantries" by Community Action Pioneer Valley, Pittsfield Farmers Market by Alchemy Initiative, Nutrition Education by the Food Bank of Western Ma, Wayeel program by Jewish Family Service of Western Ma, and Healthy Eating at Belchertown Day School. - Chronic Conditions Programming and Support: "DR YUM" program at Square One, Healthy Aging for active Seniors" by MAB Community Services, and "Healthy weight for your Child" by Hampshire Regional YMCA. - Physical Activity Programs: "TONE" program by Berkshire South Regional Community Center, "Triple Play Program" by Boys & Girls Club Chicopee, "Walk with me in the Berkshires" by Berkshire Health Systems, and "Get Fit 2019-2021" by Work Opportunity Center. - Programs prioritized the unmet needs of specific target populations: At-risk children, youth and adolescents; Communities of color, particularly Latinos and blacks; Individuals living in poverty or with low-income levels; LGBTQ+individuals; Older adults; Refugees and veterans.
NTEE category: Health Care
Secondary category: Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines