Rochester, N.Y.-based UR Medicine broke ground on its $240 million orthopedics and physical performance center, and construction is expected to begin soon, according to a June 24 announcement.

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is tapping into the Florida market through a partnership with Orlando-based AdventHealth.

The U.S. healthcare system continues its push away from a fee-for-service system toward value-based care, but providers and payers can't seem to agree on a universal definition for value-based care.

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute partnered with Aetna, a CVS Health company, for in-network care in Florida, effective June 1.

An outpatient spine procedure to treat lumbar stenosis is now offered at Baystate Medical Center's pain management center in Springfield, Mass., WWLP.com reported June 21.

Carrell Clinic is celebrating 100 years since it was established by William Carrell, MD, the first orthopedic surgeon to practice in Dallas, according to the group.

An orthopedic center growing in Pennsylvania and four more practices to know:

The Bone & Joint Center in Albany, N.Y., saw patient volumes decrease by about half during the COVID-19 pandemic and still is seeing some reluctance from patients to resume care for orthopedic conditions, the Albany Business Review reported June 18.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.-based American Orthopedic Partners is expanding with investment from Stone Point Capital, a private equity company, and two legendary orthopedic surgeons joining as board members.

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Clear Lake opened May 10, Community Impact reported June 16.

Neurosurgeons at Marcus Neuroscience Institute in Boca Raton, Fla., completed the center's first spine surgery using the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol.

The Norton Neuroscience Institute opened June 17 at Louisville, Ky.-based Norton Healthcare.

Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Advanced Disc Replacement Spinal Restoration Center is reportedly the first in the state to use the Emsculpt device to strengthen and rehabilitate patients' muscles after injury or pre- or post-surgery.

As consumerism in healthcare continues to rise, so too will competition between practices. Three spine surgeons discuss how their practices will evolve to meet patient needs in the post-pandemic market.

OrthoSouth, a 38-physician practice with locations in Mississippi and Tennessee, has opened its eight clinics in Hernando, Miss., the DeSoto County News reported June 6.

St. Cloud (Minn.) Orthopedics will add diagnostic imaging at its Sartell, Minn., location with a new expansion, local radio station WJON reported June 14.

Camp Hill-based Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania opened a new location in Carlisle, Pa.

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine opened its new facility in Fargo, N.D., June 14, local radio station WZFG reported June 11.

Lawrenceville, Ga.-based Summit Spine & Joint Centers was acquired by MSouth Equity Partners.

Rezin Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Joliet, Ill., is now affiliated with Morris (Ill.) Hospital, according to the local news station WSPY News.