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 30 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. 

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Rebecca Blake

Chief Executive Officer

517-336-5729 rblake@msms.org
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Matthew T. Allswede, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Medical Director

517-336-7524 mallswede@physiciansreview.org

Dr. Allswede is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who has been in practice since 1993. He 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. 

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Cheryl Lockwood, BSN, RN

Clinical Manager

517-336-7574 clockwood@physiciansreview.org

Cheryl Lockwood manages the clinical aspects of the daily operations of Physicians Review Organization. Cheryl has been a licensed practical nurse since 2006. Her clinical experience includes long-term care, skilled nursing, and wound management. She has worked in business administration for 20 years.

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Mirya Brion

Administrative Assistant

517-336-7595 mcbrion@physiciansreview.org

Mirya Brion manages the administrative operations of Physicians Review Organization. Mirya attended Central Michigan University and has 9 years experience in administrative operations.

Jennifer Crawford

Project Coordinator

517-336-5740 jcrawford@physiciansreview.org

Venkat Rao, MD

Chair

Gordon White, Jr.

Vice President

Tom George, MD

Director

James Mitchiner, MD, MPH

Director

Larry Schwartz

Director

Bryan L. Burke Jr., MD

Chair

Matthew T. Allswede, MD, FACOG

Member

Madhuri Chilakapati, MD

Member

Cheryl Gibson-Fountain, M.D.

Member

Barry Lewis, D.O.

Member