We believe physician performed reviews lead to increased patient safety, physician education, and improved medical care. It is our vision to be the national leader in such reviews.
Health care is one of our nation’s most scrutinized industries. Facilities, medical staff, and insurers have an ever-increasing responsibility to maintain high-quality standards, provide transparency, and keep costs under control.
That’s why a confidential and impartial external review is an essential tool for any health care facility or insurance provider. Whether the goal is improved quality of care, effective utilization of service, or provider review, a trusted review partner should be a critical part of your team.
Who We Are
Founded in 1983, Physicians Review Organization is an accredited independent medical review organization. Recognizing that hospitals and medical staff have the responsibility to maintain high-quality standards, we have developed a unique peer-review approach to meet these standards.
Who We Serve
Physicians Review Organization provides case reviews to a wide range of partners including hospitals, physician practices, HMOs, managed care organizations, and major insurance companies.
People
Integrity, confidentiality, and efficiency are the hallmarks of the Physicians Review Organization people. Our dedicated staff has more than 40 years of experience helping our partners improve the quality of care for their organizations. Our staff and reviewers are supported by a board of directors and advisory committee which include board-certified physicians who are well-versed in the Joint Commission standards for quality care and effective outcomes. Read on to meet the team.
Staff
Chief Executive Officer
Rebecca Blake
Call: 517-336-5729
Medical Director
Matthew T. Allswede, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who has been in practice since 1993. Doctor Allswede is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School and holds faculty appointments with the Michigan State University Colleges of Human and Osteopathic Medicine.
Call: 517-336-7524
Clinical Manager
Cheryl Lockwood, BSN, RN
Manages clinical aspects for daily operation. Cheryl has been a licensed nurse since 2006. Her clinical experience includes long-term care, skilled nursing, and wound management. She has worked in business administration for 25 years.
Call: 517-336-7574
Administrative Assistant
Mirya Brion
Manages administrative operations, Mirya attended Central Michigan University and has 15 years experience in administrative operations.
Call: 517-336-7595
Board of Directors
Chair/Director
John A. Waters, MD
Director
Tom George, MD
Treasurer/Secretary/Director
James Mitchiner, MD, MPH
Director
Brian R. Stork, MD
Quality Improvement Committee
Chair
Bryan L. Burke Jr., MD
Member
Matthew T. Allswede, MD, FACOG
Member
James B. Haering, DO
Member
Christopher E. Herald, MD, FACEP
Member
Barry Lewis, D.O.
Member
Jessica M. Iannucci, RHIA