Category Archives: Health Care Reform

Responsible Ways to Lower Your Health Care Costs

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Dr. Kate Koplan

The recent healthcare reform legislation  passed in Massachusetts includes provisions for increasing the transparency of prices for procedures, office visits and diagnostic tests for consumers. Harvard Vanguard supports this transparency and is committed to improving the quality of care while … Continue reading →

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The Changing World of the Nurse

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Diane Gilworth

The future for nurses and nurse practitioners in the ambulatory setting is not just about surviving the next round of health care reform, it is about thriving.   As accountable care organizations (ACO) align financial incentives to improve health outcomes, nurses … Continue reading →

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Governor Deval Patrick meets with Atrius Health

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Harvard Vanguard

Yesterday, Atrius Health was honored to host Governor Deval Patrick at Southboro Medical Group to discuss his Administration’s health care cost-containment plan to help control rising health care costs and improve patient care.  The Governor’s bill, “An Act Improving the Quality … Continue reading →

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