Patsy Newitt

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Orlando Health opens ASC

Orlango Health has opened the Winter Garden (Fla.) Surgery Center, according to an April 7 news release from the health system.

The 11,000-square-foot ASC features three operating rooms and 12 pre- and post-operative care bays.

Physicians at the…

CVS Health names new CFO, CMO amid strategic realignment

CVS Health has announced key leadership changes, appointing Brian Newman as CFO and Amy Compton-Phillips, MD, as executive vice president and chief medical officer. Here are five things to know: 1. Tom Cowhey, who joined CVS Health in 2022 as CFO, will transition to a new role as strategic adviser to President and CEO David […]

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Clinic owners indicted for healthcare fraud 

Two owners of a Warwick, R.I.-based pain clinic have been indicted for healthcare fraud, according to an April 7 news release from the Justice Department. What happened? What’s next?

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CMS posts Medicare Advantage final rule: 5 things to know

CMS has released its final rule for Medicare Advantage and Part D for 2026, introducing several regulatory changes aimed at improving care coordination and beneficiary protections. While the rule includes important updates, such as streamlining prior authorization processes and clarifying the use of supplemental benefits, it stops short of addressing two of the most closely […]

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The healthcare trends physicians are tired of hearing about

From burnout to buzzwords like “value-based care” and “AI,” these are the healthcare trends five physicians told Becker’s they were tired of hearing about.  Editor’s note: These interviews were edited lightly for clarity and length.  Quentin Durward, MD. Neurosurgeon at the Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, & Spine (Dakota Dunes, S.D.): I’m over the obsession many […]

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Jury sides with gastroenterologist in malpractice case

A Virginia jury ruled in favor of a gastroenterologist accused of medical malpractice after a patient suffered a colon perforation during a 2019 screening colonoscopy, according to a recent blog post by defense attorneys Michael Olszewski and Brian Han. What happened?

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What’s missing in conversations about physician reimbursements?

Physician reimbursement is often at the heart of healthcare policy debates, yet key perspectives remain overlooked. Six physicians joined Becker’s to discuss what they believe is missing in conversations about physician reimbursements.  Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.  Quentin Durward, MD. Neurosurgeon at the Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, & Spine […]

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3 physician practice closures in 1 week

Becker’s has reported on three physician practice closures in the last week.  Here are the three physician practice closures: 1. Providence, R.I.-based Anchor Medical Associates will close all three of its offices by June 30. AMS will first close its Warwick (R.I.) Pediatric/Adult Medicine office, effective April 30. The other two office closures will follow […]

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GI Partners of Illinois inks deal with AI company 

Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois has announced a partnership with Athelas to implement its AI-powered RCM services.  The deal will allow GI Partners, the state’s largest independent, physician-led gastroenterology practice, to integrate Athelas’ platform into its network, automating claims processing, reducing denials and improving overall revenue cycle performance, according to an April 1 news release […]

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Senate passes budget resolution, Medicaid cuts remain a target

On April 3, the Senate passed an amended fiscal year 2025 budget resolution in a 52-48 vote, advancing efforts to potentially initiate the reconciliation process — and keeping proposed Medicaid cuts in focus. The resolution brings the Senate and House closer to a unified budget framework and retains a directive for the House Energy and […]

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