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South Shore Hospital, Blue Cross pilot aims to reduce total medical expenses
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) and South Shore Health System have launched a first-of-its-kind pilot program to improve patient care, slow the rise of health care costs, and change the way hospitals are paid.
News & MediaWhat Is a Hospitalist?
Not sure what a hospitalist's role is on your care team? A South Shore Hospital hospitalist shares a little about the profession and why she loves what she does every day.
BlogGet the New Year Off to a Healthy Start
Before turning the calendar to 2026, make prioritizing your health your New Year’s resolution
BlogKaren F Peterson, PA-C, BS, PGTP
Locations
Norwell, MA
Quincy, MA
Bio
My mission is to provide the best primary care for my patients to prevent disease. This includes regular follow up of chronic conditions and keeping patients up to date with routine screenings.
It is a privilege to provide primary care and establish long-term relationships with my patients. I believe that everyone's medical care should be individually tailored, and communication is key to providing excellent care. Outside of work, I love to spend time with family and friends. My hobbies include skiing, quilting and cooking.
Testicular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes
While it is less common than other cancers, testicular cancer still affects 1 of every 250 men during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,810 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed this year and about 630 people will die from the disease.
BlogInternal Medicine
South Shore Health's internal medicine providers specialize in primary care for adult patients. At South Shore Medical Center, our internists offer comprehensive, team-based care for adults. Primary care providers are supported by physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners who work as one to...
Adolescents & Teens
We're proud to provide care to your teens and young adults, whether they're just beginning their teen years or are ready to "graduate" from pediatric care. Many of our pediatricians are parents of teenagers themselves, so we understand what it's like to navigate the highs and lows of the teen years...
Family Medicine
South Shore Health’s family medicine providers serve patients of all ages, addressing needs ranging from prevention and routine care to specialized care for the most complex diseases and conditions. South Shore Medical Center's family medicine providers focus on treating each patient as an...
Managing Diabetes Can Help Prevent Health Problems
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the chronic condition affecting more than 38 million people in the U.S. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled in the past two decades.
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