At a Glance The Organization North Shore Physicians Group (NSPG) is an affiliate of Salem Hospital and a member of Mass General Brigham. The largest multi-specialty group north of Boston, NSPG has more than 350 health care providers in 27 locations. The organization has worked with Virginia Mason Institute to help develop and maintain their system-wide management and improvement method. Key Decisions Adina Trombley, now a Senior...
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