Patsy Newitt

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

After about six hours of voting, the Senate passed an amended fiscal year 2025 budget resolution in a 51-48 vote on April 5, advancing efforts to potentially initiate the reconciliation process — and keeping proposed Medicaid cuts in focus. The…

Minnesota is the highest-paying state for anesthesiologists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2.  Here’s annual mean anesthesiologist pay for the 24 states and Washington, D.C., which were available on the BLS metrics. …

In February, Walgreens Boots Alliance entered into a $10 billion definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private. The total value of the deal could reach as high as $23.7 billion and is expected to…

HHS began sending out dismissal notices on April 1 as part of an agencywide plan to lay off 10,000 full-time employees. On April 1, HHS began sending out dismissal notices as part of a sweeping plan to reduce the agency’s…