John Camus was recently named director of physician practices at Newport Hospital in Newport, R.I., where he will contribute more than 20 years of executive leadership experience to the 102-bed hospital.
On his appointment, Newport president and CEO August Cordeiro said, "John has extensive knowledge and experience with managing operational workflows in the healthcare setting. His ability to partner with physicians while improving patient access and satisfaction will position Newport Hospital for continued growth in the coming years."
Before coming to Newport Hospital, Mr. Camus served as CEO of Olean (N.Y.) Medical Group, where he led a 28-physician, multi-practice specialty group that provided care to more than 90,000 patients in the area. He has also held leadership positions at Hampden County Physician Associates, Sisters of Providence Health System-Mercy Medical Center and Physician Practice Partners, all in Springfield, Mass.
In a February interview with the Olean Times Herald, Mr. Camus commented on the new health reform law, saying, "I'm in favor of any movement that promotes the need for health insurance to be accessed by all. People should always have coverage and care at a reasonable cost."
He also said that in response to the increase in covered patients, Olean Medical Group would have to hire more physicians and nurses to handle the increased patient load. As both a provider and an employer that offers insurance, he said Olean has the privilege of seeing the impacts of the healthcare changes from various different angles.
Mr. Camus completed his MBA at Western New England College in Springfield.
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On his appointment, Newport president and CEO August Cordeiro said, "John has extensive knowledge and experience with managing operational workflows in the healthcare setting. His ability to partner with physicians while improving patient access and satisfaction will position Newport Hospital for continued growth in the coming years."
Before coming to Newport Hospital, Mr. Camus served as CEO of Olean (N.Y.) Medical Group, where he led a 28-physician, multi-practice specialty group that provided care to more than 90,000 patients in the area. He has also held leadership positions at Hampden County Physician Associates, Sisters of Providence Health System-Mercy Medical Center and Physician Practice Partners, all in Springfield, Mass.
In a February interview with the Olean Times Herald, Mr. Camus commented on the new health reform law, saying, "I'm in favor of any movement that promotes the need for health insurance to be accessed by all. People should always have coverage and care at a reasonable cost."
He also said that in response to the increase in covered patients, Olean Medical Group would have to hire more physicians and nurses to handle the increased patient load. As both a provider and an employer that offers insurance, he said Olean has the privilege of seeing the impacts of the healthcare changes from various different angles.
Mr. Camus completed his MBA at Western New England College in Springfield.
Read more Becker's coverage of notable hospital industry leaders.
Hospital Industry Leader to Know: Richard Clarke of HFMA
Hospital Industry Leader to Know: Dr. Timothy Babineau of Rhode Island Hospital