[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 80 (Thursday, June 18, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1163]
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              CONGRATULATIONS TO FALLON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 1998

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize twenty-one years 
of dedicated service and commitment to the health of thousands of 
patients across the state of Massachusetts. Fallon Healthcare System 
celebrates not only twenty-one years of operation, but also marks this 
event by the enrollment of their 200,000th member. I am proud to play a 
role in recognizing Fallon here today as they play a vital part in the 
economy of the region and are a critical provider of care to the 
community.
  Fallon was founded in 1977 as the first Health Maintenance 
Organization (HMO) in Central Massachusetts and, after just two 
decades, was twice named one of the best HMOs in America by US News and 
World Report. This organization has also been recognized by Newsweek, 
The Wall Street Journal, and many other national and local advocacy 
groups, publications, and health care specialists.
  Fallon has been a leader in the community with efforts to provide 
health care to citizens both inside and outside of their health plan. 
Their efforts to assist the elderly, the poor, children, and to reach 
out to the community are all signs of their commitment to the health of 
the citizens in Massachusetts.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating this 
important occasion in the history of Fallon Healthcare System.

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