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Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Inspira Health Appoints Ankur S. Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP as President of LIFE Program
VINELAND, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2025-- Inspira Health today announced the appointment of Ankur S. Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP as President of Inspira Living Independently for Elders (LIFE), effective May 5. Dr. Patel brings more than a decade of experience in caring for the elderly in various settings, including acute care, post-acute care, nursing home, and the Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Ankur S. Patel, MD, MBA, FAAFP has been appointed to President of Inspira Living Independently for Elders (LIFE), effective May 5, 2025. Dr. Patel has developed an expertise in innovative approaches to advancing quality of life while improving overall patient satisfaction and optimizing health care costs and efficiencies. Most recently, Dr. Patel served as Chief Medical Officer at GrayHawk Health, where he drove positive patient health outcomes, and improved overall patient satisfaction and health care costs by ensuring the right care is delivered at the right time in the most effective care settings. 'We are proud to announce Dr. Patel's appointment to Inspira Health,' said April M. Venable, MBA, FACHE, Senior Vice President, Operations Strategy and Transformation at Inspira Health. 'Inspira LIFE's primary mission is to support seniors living independently in their communities, and Dr. Patel will bring tremendous insight and passion to further drive this mission. I am confident that he will make a lasting, invaluable impact on our patients, staff, and community through this critical role.' As President of LIFE, Dr. Patel will leverage his experience to deliver high-quality, comprehensive health services to LIFE participants by ensuring clinical, operational, and financial excellence. Notably, Dr. Patel previously served as Medical Director for LIFE at Inspira and was instrumental in shaping the LIFE Program in its earlier years. 'I am beyond thrilled to lead Inspira LIFE's mission to deliver integrated, person-centered care that meets the needs of seniors in our community,' said Dr. Patel. 'Throughout my career, I've developed a deep commitment and passion to empower our aging populations to live healthy, independent lives, and I'm looking forward to bringing that to the Inspira community.' Through his new role, Dr. Patel is positioned to drive innovation, foster employee engagement, and build community and industry partnerships for the program. Dr. Patel earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from North Gujarat University in India. He holds a medical degree from St. James School of Medicine in Netherlands, Antilles, and an MBA from Isenberg School of Management, University of Massachusetts. Furthermore, he completed his family medicine residency at University of Alabama, Huntsville and geriatric fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. Dr. Patel is the international bestselling author of Age Is Just a Number: A Geriatrician's Secrets to Getting the Most Out of Life . About Inspira Health Inspira Health is a charitable nonprofit health care organization committed to providing an exceptional experience for patients and their loved ones. Tracing its roots to 1899, the system comprises four hospitals, two comprehensive cancer centers, nine multi-specialty health centers and locations throughout South Jersey. Inspira's surgical teams provide a wide array of innovative robotic and minimally invasive surgeries, including nationally accredited bariatric services at Inspira Medical Centers Mullica Hill and Vineland. In partnership with Cooper University Health Care, Inspira provides comprehensive neuroscience and cardiology services throughout the region. Inspira's extensive ambulatory services include urgent care; ambulatory surgery centers; physical and occupational therapy; comprehensive behavioral health; primary and specialty physician practices; and extensive outpatient imaging in partnership with Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI). Inspira EMS covers communities throughout South Jersey. Inspira's Population Health and Community Impact Departments address social drivers of health that impact individuals and families in our region. Inspira's more than 1,400 physicians and advanced practice providers, and 8,000 employees, provide evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. As a regional leader in physician training, Inspira Health educates and provides extensive clinical opportunities for more than 280 medical residents and fellows in 16 nationally accredited programs. Accredited by DNV Healthcare and committed to the principles of high reliability, Inspira Health is focused on clinical excellence and patient safety. For more information about Inspira Health, visit or call 1-800-INSPIRA. View source version on CONTACT: Red Thread PR on behalf of Inspira [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA NEW JERSEY INDUSTRY KEYWORD: MENTAL HEALTH SURGERY HOSPITALS CARDIOLOGY PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PHYSICAL THERAPY HEALTH GENERAL HEALTH ONCOLOGY SOURCE: Inspira Health Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/06/2025 10:05 AM/DISC: 05/06/2025 10:04 AM
Euronews
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
New novel from reclusive author Thomas Pynchon coming this year
ADVERTISEMENT American author Thomas Pynchon's first novel in more than a decade will be released later this year. Publisher Penguin Random House confirmed that the 87-year-old reclusive novelist has finished his latest work, "Shadow Ticket", which will be released in October. "Shadow Ticket" will be Pynchon's 10th book and eighth novel. It's the first thing the author has released since his last novel, 2013's 'Bleeding Edge'. Related 'What it means to be a human': Short-but-punchy books dominate International Booker Prize shortlist Patti Smith announces a new memoir 'Bread of Angels' Set during the Great Depression in Milwaukee, the novel follows private eye Hicks McTaggart investigating the location of a Wisconsin cheese heiress, before being whisked away on a cruise to Hungary that sees him entangled with 'Nazis, Soviet agents, British counterspies, swing musicians, practitioners of the paranormal, outlaw motorcyclists, and the troubles that come with each of them'. 'Surrounded by history he has no grasp on and can't see his way around in or out of, the only bright side for Hicks is it's the dawn of the Big Band Era and as it happens he's a pretty good dancer. Whether this will be enough to allow him somehow to lindy-hop his way back again to Milwaukee and the normal world, which may no longer exist, is another question', the publisher's blurb reveals. As with his past two novels "Bleeding Edge" and "Inherent Vice", the plot sounds full-on Pynchonesque with its genre-bending absurd take on history. A new release from the writer makes 2025 a double feature year from the respected postmodernist. Last month, the first trailer came out for Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film ' One Battle After Another' , which is reportedly loosely based on Pynchon's third novel "Vineland". Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti, 'One Battle After Another' is set for a late September release. This isn't the first time that Anderson has adapted a Pynchon novel. His 2014 film ' Inherent Vice' was a surprisingly faithful adaptation of his 2009 novel. From industry reports and the trailer's first look, this adaptation seems looser, at minimum bringing the 80s setting of "Vineland" into contemporary times. Since Pynchon's debut novel "V." in 1963, he has become renowned for his complex plots, bracingly vibrant humour, and razor-sharp societal commentary. He is most famous for "Gravity's Rainbow" released in 1973 and considered his magnum opus. Like the rest of his work, it tackles a huge breadth of themes through its elaborate plotting. For many, it is a masterpiece of the postmodern era. Pynchon may be considered one of the greatest postmodern writers alongside John Barth and Samuel Beckett, but his placement in literary history hasn't made him a public figure. Since 1963, Pynchon has been a social recluse, eschewing media interviews. Little is known about Pynchon from where he lives to even what he looks like. The latest photos of the writer publicly available are from his college days, while most accounts of his life come from childhood friends. Pynchon's voice has only been featured a few times in mainstream media. He's given two cameo voice-over appearances in episodes of 'The Simpsons' playing himself as a reclusive artist desperate for attention. The other time was in the trailer of Anderson's ' Inherent Vice' and also reportedly has a small role in the final film.
Express Tribune
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Leonardo DiCaprio and Paul Thomas Anderson team up for ‘One Battle After Another'
The highly anticipated film One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, has released its official trailer. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio in his first collaboration with Anderson, the film follows the actor as Bob Ferguson, a quirky revolutionary on a mission to save his daughter. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's 1990 novel Vineland, One Battle After Another features a star-studded cast, including Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn, Alana Haim, Benicio del Toro, Wood Harris, Shayna McHayle, and Chase Infiniti. The film blends dark comedy, political satire, and action, showcasing DiCaprio in a disheveled, eccentric role. The trailer begins with Bob, dressed in a bathrobe and beanie, struggling to remember codewords while using a payphone to call for backup. Benicio del Toro plays Bob's unconventional mentor, who teaches him how to live without fear—at one point, throwing him from a moving car. The trailer ends with Bob and his allies preparing for battle, shouting 'Viva la revolución!' Produced by Warner Bros., One Battle After Another was shot on 35mm film using VistaVision cameras, with filming in California and El Paso, Texas. Reports indicate a production budget between $100 million and $140 million, making it Anderson's most expensive film. This marks DiCaprio's first lead role since Killers of the Flower Moon (2023), while Anderson, an 11-time Oscar nominee, seeks his first Academy Award win. One Battle After Another hits theaters on September 26, with exclusive IMAX screenings.
Express Tribune
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
DiCaprio opens fire in 'One Battle After Another'
The highly anticipated first trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film, One Battle After Another, has finally arrived, offering a tantalising glimpse into the director's boldest and most ambitious project yet. Just a day after Warner Bros announced the film's release had been pushed to late September - strategically aligning it with awards season buzz - the teaser reveals an intense and visually striking narrative. Leonardo DiCaprio leads the cast as a character deeply entrenched in gun combat, alongside co-star Teyana Taylor, whose commanding presence dominates the trailer's brief but action-packed scenes. Though the 22-second teaser doesn't feature any dialogue from DiCaprio, it brims with action and intensity, leaving fans eager for the film's release. The teaser kicks off with a tense gunfight in an open field, where a pregnant Taylor wields a rifle, while DiCaprio, unfazed, casually sips a drink. The scene transitions to a baby in a crib as a voice asks, "What are you gonna do about this baby?" The pace escalates as the grown child is shown firing a rifle in a manner eerily reminiscent of Teyana's actions. A cryptic voiceover states, "Just when you think you got a handle on things," followed by glimpses of an older DiCaprio sporting a goatee and a fleeting but intense moment of Sean Penn dragging a screaming young woman through an alley. The teaser sets the tone for a gripping, high-stakes drama. The full trailer is set to drop next week. With a production budget reportedly hovering around $140 million, One Battle After Another is Anderson's costliest film to date, according to The Guardian, signalling an epic scope that blends his meticulous character-driven storytelling with high-stakes drama. The film also reunites Anderson with several of his frequent collaborators, including Inherent Vice star Benicio Del Toro and Licorice Pizza alums Penn and Alana Haim. Set during the aftermath of World War II, the film explores the psychological toll on soldiers returning home, and marks Anderson's second foray into adapting the work of novelist Thomas Pynchon. One Battle After Another draws inspiration from Pynchon's Vineland, a sprawling postmodern tale set in 1984 California, with flashbacks to the countercultural fervour of the 1960s. The narrative intertwines themes of memory, political resistance, and personal loss - hallmarks of Pynchon's labyrinthine storytelling. Anderson previously adapted Pynchon's Inherent Vice in 2014, earning critical acclaim for translating the author's enigmatic prose into a vivid cinematic experience. One Battle After Another will hit theatres on September 27.
The Guardian
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
First trailer arrives for Paul Thomas Anderson's collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio
Less than 24 hours after Warner Bros announced they had pushed back the release date for Paul Thomas Anderson's new film to late September – with an eye, suggested pundits, on teeing up its star, Leonardo DiCaprio, for a second Oscar – a first trailer for One Battle After Another has arrived. The brief teaser foregrounds the characters played by DiCaprio and co-star Teyana Taylor, who are are seen avidly practising gun combat. The film is Anderson's most expensive to date, with an estimated $140m production budget. Inspired by Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland, an experimental postmodern fiction in which characters in 1984 California flashback to the 60s, it is Anderson's second adaptation of his works, following 2014's Inherent Vice. One of the stars of that film, Benicio Del Toro, also features in One Battle After Another, alongside Licorice Pizza co-stars Alana Haim and Sean Penn. The film is DiCaprio's first since Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon in 2023. He won the leading actor Oscar in 2015 for The Revenant.
