What is the LMVPHO?

Lower Merrimac Valley Physician Hospital Organization (LMVPHO) is made up of approximately 200 local physicians and Anna Jaques Hospital.

Its purpose is to advocate for high quality patient care through such efforts as implementation of the newly created health information network (Wellport), appropriate HMO contracting terms, and support of physician office initiatives.

Additionally, LMVPHO serves you, the healthcare consumer, by seeking to address the high cost of healthcare by identifying safe, appropriate, yet cost effective approaches to diagnosis and treatment. By helping to bring the cost of healthcare under control while maintaining a high degree of quality and safety, LMVPHO works to be a part of the healthcare solution.

LMVPHO was established in 2001 as a partnership between Anna Jaques Hospital and Whittier Independent Practice Association (IPA) which represents approximately 200 physicians in the greater Newburyport and Haverhill area. The physician members include primary care physicians, medical and surgical specialists, psychiatrists, and hospital based physicians (radiologists, pathologists, anesthesiologists, and hospitalists).