Central Mass. physicians recognized by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

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By Sam Bonacci

Six Central Massachusetts physicians groups have been named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care’s 14th annual Physician Group Honor Roll.

This honor roll, which includes 59 physician groups, recognizes physician groups that have achieved exceptional results in their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of acute and chronic illness for both adult and pediatric patients.

The following Central Massachusetts groups were included on the 2015 list:

Central Massachusetts Independent Physician Association, LLC.
Charles River Medical Associates, P.C., Natick
Harrington Physician Hospital Organization, Southborough
Reliant Medical Group, Central Massachusetts
TriCounty Medical Associates, Milford
UMass Memorial Health Care, Worcester

Harvard Pilgrim selected the Honor Roll physician groups based on clinical performance measured against national standards and reviewed performance in three domains of clinical care affecting both adult and pediatric patients -- acute, chronic and preventive care. Physician groups were identified as Honor Roll practices based on points earned for performance on 15 measures, such as appropriate treatment for children with upper respiratory infection, comprehensive diabetes care and breast cancer screenings.

Honor roll practice providers are noted in Harvard Pilgrim’s print and online provider directories, as well as on the organization’s web site and Now iKnow cost and quality transparency tool, enabling members to evaluate and select physicians based on quality measures.