When was Atrius Health formed?
In 2004, HealthOne Care System was formed by Dedham Medical Associates, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, Southboro Medical Group and South Shore Medical Center to collaborate on new approaches to the delivery of health care. In 2005, Granite Medical joined HealthOne Care System. In early 2007, HealthOne Care System changed its name to Atrius Health.

What does "Atrius" mean?
Atrius is derived by combining the words "Atrium" and "Radius". "Atrium" is an open central court or dedicated special space, and also a chamber in the heart. "Radius" defines a circle or sphere, or is a measure of range of activity or influence. When joined, "Atrius" means a special dedicated space defined by the relationship between the patient - at the center - and his/her physician and medical team.

What is "A better approach to your health?"
Atrius Health believes in a proactive approach to managing your health, coordinated by your primary care physician and his/her medical team. We are known for our high quality preventive care and for exceptional programs for managing chronic conditions. Our outstanding specialists in more than 35 fields, with top hospital affiliations, and connections to other practices, ensure that we can support you in maintaining your health or in recovering from or managing an injury or illness.

Our practices are organized to make your life easier. Many of the Atrius Health practices provide on-site labs, pharmacy, and imaging services so you have minimum travel if diagnostic testing is needed. We provide 24-hour medical advice and extensive weekend urgent care. A single electronic medical record will soon connect the Atrius Health practices.

What is Atrius Health's quality track record?
Leading quality care distinguishes Atrius Health. Organizations such as Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan recognize achievements of the Atrius Health medical groups in their evaluations of physician quality. Likewise, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates was awarded recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for the work of its doctors in advanced medical records, patient education and support, and care management. Atrius Health is among the leaders in the state when clinical quality is measured by Massachusetts Health Quality Partners, an independent, non-profit organization that collects and publicly reports statewide patient experience and clinical performance data for physicians to help improve the quality of health care services delivered to Massachusetts' residents.

What special programs are offered at Atrius Health?
Many of the Atrius Health practices offer special programs to prevent illness and to manage chronic disease and other health issues. Prevention includes health education and promotion, active outreach to ensure patients receive recommended screenings, and clinical programs in areas such as genetics, behavioral health, nutrition, and pharmacy. Patients also benefit from unique services such as a complex chronic care program for patients with both diabetes and congestive heart failure and an intensive home-based program for patients with limited mobility.

Are the medical groups in Atrius Health involved with teaching or research?
Atrius Health physicians and staff participate actively in teaching, with affiliations at Harvard Medical School and Boston University School of Medicine, among others. The groups also engage in leading clinical research.

With which hospitals is Atrius Health affiliated?
Atrius Health physicians are on staff at Boston's leading academic medical centers and community hospitals including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Beverly Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston, Emerson Hospital, Faulkner Hospital, Lahey Clinic, Lowell General Hospital, Marlborough Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, MetroWest Medical Center, Mount Auburn Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, North Shore Medical Center, Quincy Medical Center, and South Shore Hospital. Please contact the practice location of interest to learn about the specific hospitals to which that site refers patients.

Which insurance plans are accepted by Atrius Health?
Our doctors and other providers accept most major health insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Fallon Community Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Neighborhood Health Plan, Tufts Health Plan, and Tufts Medicare Preferred. Our physicians and other providers are listed in the provider directories of many health insurance plans and you can also call your health insurance provider directly to confirm. For more complete information, please call the main number at the practice location of interest, or you may find more complete lists on the web at:

Do I have to be a "member" of Atrius Health to see its physicians or utilize its services?
As noted above, the medical groups of Atrius Health accept most major insurance plans and no special membership is required to be cared for by our physicians and other providers.

How do I find an Atrius Health doctor or other medical professional?
To find the practice locations nearest you, use our Find a Practice search tool. Each Atrius Health medical group has an on-line provider directory at the links below: