The Pros and Cons of Using Generic Drugs
Discover why nine out of 10 prescriptions are for generic drugs. Learn about their benefits, potential drawbacks, and why they might be the right choice for you.
Leaving the Hospital: Next Steps in Your Care
Whether you were in the hospital for a medical condition, a procedure, or a visit to the emergency room, it’s important to know how to care for yourself once you leave. Make sure to follow the instructions in your discharge plan.
Health Insurance Terms and Definitions
Health insurance can be confusing. Browse our health insurance glossary to better understand your coverage, benefits and costs.
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Common Health Insurance Terms
Allowed Amount
The allowed amount is the maximum amount your insurance will pay for a covered health care service. If your provider charges more, you may have to pay the difference.
Benefit
A benefit is a service your health plan covers (fully or partially pays for), such as doctor visits, hospital stays, preventive services or prescription medications.
Claim
A claim is...
Back to School: School lunches and nutrition
Experts are warning that too much sugar at school lunches can get in the way of learning.
Back to School: School lunches and nutrition
Back to School: Protecting young athletes during growth spurts
Micah had a lumbar stress fracture, a crack in the bones of the lower back, often triggered by repetitive motion in young athletes. His surgeon, Dr. Michael Stauff at UMass Memorial Medical Center, says growth spurts can make young people especially vulnerable to injuries.
Back to School: Protecting young athletes during growth spurts
One year since the Nashoba Valley Medical Center closure
A ‘For Sale’ sign remains outside the former site of Nashoba Valley Medical Center; now one year since the hospital closed. State Senator Jamie Eldridge said there’s still hope to improve health care for the area.
One year since the Nashoba Valley Medical Center closure
Is your child's backpack too heavy? Here's what you need to know
NBC10 Boston parenting reporter Melody Mendez says some kids are overloaded under the weight of their backpacks. Here’s...
Financial Assistance Program Policy Summary - English
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It is the policy of UMass Memorial Health (“UMMH”) to offer free or discounted care to patients with demonstrated financial need for medically necessary, urgent or emergency care at all locations of the following hospitals:
- UMass Memorial Medical Center
- UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital
- UMass Memorial Health – Harrington
- UMass Memorial Health – Milford Regional
Mass Memorial provides several options to reduce the out-of-pocket costs to patient with...
Andrew Karson, MD, MPH
Andrew Karson, MD, MPH, is Chief Physician Executive at UMass Memorial Health and President of UMass Memorial Medical Group, (which consists of 3,600 employees, including 2,200 physicians and advanced practice providers). Dr. Karson supports the 18 UMass Memorial Health Clinical Department Chairs in the recruitment, development and engagement of their faculty, guides the Medical Group’s compensation model and leads other strategic projects.
Prior to serving as President of the Medical Group, Dr. Karson was Chief Medical Officer and a Senior Vice President at UMass Memorial Medical Center...
Maureen Bresee-Ferreira, MBA
Maureen “Mo” Bresee-Ferreira, MBA, serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of UMass Memorial Medical Group, which consists of 3,600 employees, including 2,200 physicians and advanced practice providers. In her role, Mo collaborates closely with the 18 UMass Memorial Health clinical departments and their Chairs to oversee physician compensation, drive new program development, lead provider recruitment and advancement, manage financial operations and spearhead strategic initiatives.
Mo began her career at UMass Memorial Health in 2007, following six years as a hospital...