Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is a nonprofit health services company based in Canton, Massachusetts, serving the New England region, including Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Founded in 1969 as the Harvard Community Health Plan, it became the first health maintenance organization (HMO) in New England and later merged with Pilgrim Health Plan in 1994. In 2021, it became part of Point32Health following a merger with Tufts Health Plan.
The company provides comprehensive health insurance plans, including individual, group, and Medicare Advantage options. It operates as an HMO, offering access to a network of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers. Harvard Pilgrim is recognized for its innovative clinical programs and commitment to improving care quality and member experience. The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation supports community health initiatives, focusing on health equity and access to healthy food. Additionally, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute collaborates with Harvard Medical School on research related to population health and healthcare delivery.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is a nonprofit health services company based in Canton, Massachusetts, serving the New England region, including Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Founded in 1969 as the Harvard Community Health Plan, it became the first health maintenance organization (HMO) in New England and later merged with Pilgrim Health Plan in 1994. In 2021, it became part of Point32Health following a merger with Tufts Health Plan.
The company provides comprehensive health insurance plans, including individual, group, and Medicare Advantage options. It operates as an HMO, offering access to a network of physicians, hospitals, and healthcare providers. Harvard Pilgrim is recognized for its innovative clinical programs and commitment to improving care quality and member experience. The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation supports community health initiatives, focusing on health equity and access to healthy food. Additionally, the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute collaborates with Harvard Medical School on research related to population health and healthcare delivery.
