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.
Financial Assistance and Credit and Collection Policy - Plain Language (Haitian Creole)
Apèsi
Se politik UMass Memorial Health (“UMMH”) pou bay sèvis swen gratis oswa ak rabè bay pasyan ki montre bezwen finansye pou swen medikal, ijan ki nesesè nan tout zòn lopital sa yo: UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial - Clinton Hospital, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Hospital, UMass Memorial - Marlborough Hospital, ak UMass Memorial - Harrington Hospital ak UMass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center.
Health Insurance Terms and Definitions
Health insurance can be confusing. Browse our health insurance glossary to better understand your coverage, benefits and costs.
Read more about:
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.
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.
Financial Assistance and Credit and Collection Policy - Plain Language (English)
Overview
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 - Clinton Hospital, UMass Memorial - HealthAlliance Hospital, UMass Memorial - Marlborough Hospital, and UMass Memorial - Harrington Hospital, UMass Memorial Milford Regional Medical Center.
Financial Assistance and Credit and Collection Policy - Plain Language (Albanian)
Përmbledhje
Është rregullorja e UMass Memorial Health (“UMMH”) që të ofrojë kujdes falas apo me kosto të reduktuar për pacientët me nevojë financiare të verifikuar, që të ofrojë kujdes të nevojshëm nga ana mjekësore, kujdes urgjent ambulator apo kujdes në Departamentet e Emergjencës në të gjitha vendndodhjet e spitaleve të mëposhtme: Qendra Mjeksore UMass Memorial, UMass Memorial - Spitali Clinton, UMass Memorial - Spitali Health Alliance, UMass Memorial - Spitali Marlborough, UMass Memorial - Spitali Harrington dhe UMass Memorial- Qendra Mjekësore Rajonale e Milford.