Here are six developments in hospital and orthopedic practice relationships since Sept. 1.
1. Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Mercy has added Midwest Orthopedic Group and Midwest Pain and Spine Center.
2. Associated Orthopaedics of Kingsport (Tenn.) has joined Johnson City, Tenn.-based Ballad Health Medical Associates.
3. Nearly 300 staff members from Carolina NeuroSurgery & Spine Associates’ seven Charlotte, N.C.-area clinics will join Charlotte-based Atrium Health.
4. Bettendorf, Iowa-based ORA Orthopedics announced plans to end its orthopedic emergency and trauma coverage at MercyOne Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa, and MercyOne Genesis Illini Hospital in Silvis, Ill., effective Dec. 18, 2025.
5. Lewiston, Idaho-based St. Joseph Regional Medical Center is acquiring Lewiston Orthopedics, part of Lewiston, Idaho-based Catalyst Medical Group.
6. Hutchinson (Kan.) Regional Healthcare added Alliance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to its network.
