The Westchester Brief | 03.23.26: 240 Doctors Traded — Northwell Acquires Optum Physicians

Send us Fan MailNorthwell Health is acquiring roughly 240 physicians from Optum in Westchester County, the latest chapter in a healthcare consolidation saga that started when CareMount Medical sold to Optum in 2020. The deal centers on surgical specialties—urology, orthopedics, general surgery—and marks the third identity change in six years for patients. What does this mean for your doctor and your care? Plus: Yaranush closes after 38 years, Chef Psilakis brings Klēma to Larchmont, and the county launches its own podcast.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: 240 doctors traded like assets0:40 CareMount to Optum to Northwell — the full timeline1:45 What went wrong under Optum2:45 The Northwell-Nuvance merger and expansion3:30 What this means for patients4:30 Quick Hits: Yaranush closes, Klēma opens, county podcast launches6:15 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.