Patsy Newitt

Chicago

Assistant Editor at Becker's Hospital Review

reporter @beckershr, in @inthesetimesmag, @14eastmag, @milwaukeemag, @southsideweekly @thedepaulia

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Articles

5 Stark law developments physicians can't afford to miss

4 days ago | beckersasc.com | Patsy Newitt

Here are five recent Stark law updates and reports that physicians need to know:CMS recently issued rare Stark law guidance for physician-owned hospitalsCMS recently issued a rare Stark law advisory opinion allowing a physician-owned hospital to relocate eight miles away and add an emergency department while retaining its “whole hospital” exception.
Does higher physician pay mean higher satisfaction? 10 notes

4 days ago | beckersphysicianleadership.com | Patsy Newitt

Physician satisfaction is not determined by compensation alone, according to a report from Marit Health. Marit Health's data is based on anonymized salary contributions as of April 11. Here are 10 notes from the report:1. IInfectious disease, OB-GYN and pulmonology are among the physician specialties with the lowest satisfaction levels, all of which tend to have below-average compensation.
The new players disrupting the ASC industry

4 days ago | beckersasc.com | Patsy Newitt

A wave of new companies is emerging to support independent ASCs, pushing back against industry consolidation by prioritizing physician ownership, autonomy and innovative management models. Here are three of the companies disrupting the industry:Ker MedicalKer Leader Medical is redefining ASC development by promoting physician independence through a co-op-style model.
What 5 major healthcare bankruptcies say about the industry's future

4 days ago | beckersasc.com | Patsy Newitt

Bankruptcies across the healthcare sector continue to raise concerns about the stability of various care delivery and service models. Here are five recent bankruptcies and how they illustrate larger structural and financial challenges impacting the industry:1. CareMaxIn November 2024, Miami-based CareMax, a senior-focused healthcare provider, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced plans to sell its management services organization and clinic assets.
Anesthesiologist salary outlook: 5 notes

4 days ago | beckersasc.com | Patsy Newitt

Anesthesiologists, one of the highest-paid physician specialties, are seeing salaries shaped by factors such as geography, employment type, experience and market demand, according to AMN Healthcare’s Anesthesiologist Outlook for 2025. Here are five notes from the report:1.The average salary for anesthesiologists has reached approximately $437,000. This figure reflects the continued need for their expertise in a healthcare system facing staffing shortages and rising procedural volumes.
Illinois ophthalmology practice to close - Becker’s ASC

1 week ago | beckersasc.com | Patsy Newitt

Peoria, Ill.-based Bond Eye Associates is closing June 27, according to a Facebook post from the ophthalmology practice. The practice cited financial difficulties, including rising operational costs and challenges with insurance reimbursements, as the primary reasons for the closure. “We deeply appreciate the trust you have placed in us and the relationships we have built over the years,” the practice said in a Facebook post.
The 10 worst states for healthcare

1 week ago | beckersasc.com | Patsy Newitt

U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 Best States rankings on May 6, with Mississippi named the worst state for healthcare. The rankings evaluate all 50 states across 71 metrics in eight categories, including healthcare, education, economy and infrastructure. The healthcare rankings are based on data from the CDC, CMS and other sources, focusing on access, quality and public health outcomes. Here are the 10 worst states for healthcare1. Mississippi2. West Virginia3. Oklahoma4. Arkansas5.
Leader of $48M fraud scheme involving selling physicians orders sentenced to prison - Becker’s ASC

1 week ago | beckersasc.com | Patsy Newitt

President Donald Trump has withdrawn surgeon general nominee Janette Nesheiwat, MD, turning to Casey Means, MD, as his new nominee… A medical office building in Montclair, N.J., has sold for $17.9 million, according to a May 8 report from Real… U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 Best States rankings on May 6, with Hawaii named the top state…...
8 GI partnerships to know in 2025

1 week ago | beckersasc.com | Patsy Newitt

Here are eight GI partnerships Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1: 1. GI Alliance partnered with IKS Health, whose platform supports clinicians, staff and patients to reduce administrative and operational burden. IKS Health will deploy its AI-enabled technology to build a revenue cycle management process focused on GI providers. 2. GI Alliance also struck a strategic partnership with healthcare technology company Iterative Health.
'It's time to fix this mess': Physicians call for overhaul of payer practices

1 week ago | beckersasc.com | Patsy Newitt

Several physician leaders told Becker’s that if they could change one thing to improve their professional lives, it would be the current payer landscape. James McLoughlin, MD, a spine surgeon at Ivy Spine & Orthopedic Specialists in Panama City, Fla., said he envisions a radical realignment of insurers’ priorities.